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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mosca suggest Corbaccio disinherit?
(a) His wife.
(b) His business partner.
(c) His son.
(d) His daughter.

2. How does Corvino respond to Mosca's proposal of violence?
(a) He tells Mosca that he will consider it.
(b) He agrees.
(c) He refuses.
(d) He ignores Mosca completely

3. What animal is Mosca's name associated with?
(a) A butterfly.
(b) A grasshopper.
(c) A fly.
(d) A mosquito.

4. What two jewels has Corvino brought for Valpone?
(a) An emerald and a ruby.
(b) A sapphire and a garnet.
(c) An opal and an amethyst.
(d) A pearl and a diamond.

5. What type of story does Nano tell Valpone when he first arrives at his home?
(a) An allegory.
(b) A fable.
(c) A metaphor.
(d) A dream.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country does Valpone live?

2. What does Mosca beg Voltore to do when Valpone dies?

3. When Volotre arrives, what does Valpone rush to change into?

4. What is Valpone lying about to the Venetian businessmen who have befriended him?

5. In which room of his house does Valpone entertain Volotre?

(see the answer key)

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