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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the men that Valpone calls to entertain him while he awaits Mosca's return?

2. How do the court officials react to the news of Valpone's death?

3. Why doesn't Bonario enter the room as Mosca suggests?

4. According to the visitor, who announced that Sir Politic was planning on selling Venice in open court?

5. What is the name of Corbaccio's son?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Venice is the setting of the entire play, and a setting that holds a lot of symbolic value in the text. Briefly describe the setting of Venice and the lifestyle that Venice affords to the characters in the play. Explain whether or not you believe Venice to be an appropriate setting for Valpone's tale, and why.

Essay Topic 2

The truth of Valpone's plan is eventually revealed through a series of events that lead to Valpone's demise. Explain how the court system eventually found out about Valpone's deceit and what effect it had on the court cases that were being tried at that time.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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