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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Valpone lying about to the Venetian businessmen who have befriended him?
(a) His health.
(b) His occupation.
(c) His name.
(d) His financial status.

2. To which of the following universities does Jonson first dedicate his play?
(a) Oxford University.
(b) Harvard University.
(c) Princeton University.
(d) Stanford University.

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes Jonson's narrative voice?
(a) Poetic.
(b) Obnoxious.
(c) Boastful.
(d) Modest.

4. In what country does Valpone live?
(a) Italy.
(b) Argentina.
(c) Portugal.
(d) Spain.

5. What does Jonson hope is the main thing audiences take away from his play?
(a) Laughter.
(b) Art.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Meaning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term does Valpone use to describe his three unusual visitors?

2. What literary technique does Jonson use to write the opening of the play?

3. What does Valpone say that riches are better than?

4. During what era is Valpone's story set?

5. Which of the following best describes the character Castrone?

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