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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scenes 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Celia so surprised to see Valpone?
(a) Because he is so handsome.
(b) Because he is so young.
(c) Because he is so wealthy.
(d) Because he is so healthy.

2. Which of the following organisms are used to describe Mosca?
(a) A virus.
(b) A mosquito.
(c) A parasite.
(d) An amoeba.

3. What does Mosca say is helping to cure Valpone's ailments?
(a) A pill.
(b) A salve.
(c) A powder.
(d) A cream.

4. After hearing the news of the rumors regarding him, in what animal carcass does Sir Politic hide?
(a) A sea turtle.
(b) A zebra.
(c) A bear.
(d) A tiger.

5. In what room of the house does Mosca encourage Bonario to await his father's arrival to Valpone's?
(a) In the smoking room.
(b) In the library.
(c) In the gallery.
(d) In the study.

Short Answer Questions

1. What confession does Valpone make to Voltore during their visit?

2. According to the rumors, to which country was Sir Politic planning on selling Venice to?

3. What animal is Valpone's name associated with?

4. What violence does Mosca ask Corvino to carry out against Valpone?

5. What is Valpone willing to sacrifice in order to make Celia his?

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