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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lady Politic finds her husband hiding, where does she announce she is going?

2. What is Voltore's punishment for misleading the courts?

3. What realization about independence does Mosca make while he is addressing the audience?

4. How do the legacy hunters react to the news that Mosca has been named as Valpone's heir?

5. What is Valpone disguised as when he goes out into the town after the court hearing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Valpone has three main suitors who seek to work their way into Valpone's will. Describe each of the three suitors and explain each of their methods for attempting to woo Valpone.

Essay Topic 2

Historians have long struggled to classify "Valpone" as either a tragedy or a comedy. Briefly explain the characteristics of each genre and argue which category you believe "Valpone" belongs to, and why.

Essay Topic 3

Most of the characters in the novel have an animal that is associated with their names. Choose two characters in the play and explain the animal that is associated with their names. Then, explain whether or not you believe this animal to be an appropriate association with the character, and why.

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