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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Corbaccio gift to Valpone after hearing that Voltore was there earlier?
(a) His silver shoestrings.
(b) His watch.
(c) A bag of coins.
(d) The feather from his hat.

2. In what country have Sir Political Would-Be and Peregrine met?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) Spain.
(d) Italy.

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes the character Corbaccio?
(a) Dangerous.
(b) Old.
(c) Young.
(d) Foreign.

4. What does Corbaccio wish to have restored to him?
(a) His youth.
(b) His speech.
(c) His family.
(d) His fortune.

5. Who is responsible for identifying the two men when they arrive at Celia's home?
(a) Celia.
(b) Lady Political Would-Be.
(c) Peregrine.
(d) Sir Political Would-Be.

6. How much of the plot of the play does Jonson spell out for the reader in the opening?
(a) None of it.
(b) Less than half of it.
(c) All of it.
(d) More than half of it.

7. What term does Valpone use to describe his three unusual visitors?
(a) Fools.
(b) Jesters.
(c) Beggars.
(d) Vermin.

8. What does Jonson express that he hopes his play will be?
(a) Popular.
(b) A masterpiece.
(c) Successful.
(d) Iconic.

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

10. What does Mosca beg Voltore to do when Valpone dies?
(a) Split the profits of Valpone's will with Mosca.
(b) Purchase Valpone's house from his estate.
(c) Hire Mosca as his servant.
(d) Tell the world the truth about Valpone.

11. In which room of his house does Valpone entertain Volotre?
(a) The bedroom.
(b) The sick room.
(c) The sitting room.
(d) The library.

12. What relationship does Mosca have with Valpone?
(a) He is Valpone's son.
(b) He is Valpone's business partner.
(c) He is Valpone's brother.
(d) He is Valpone's assistant.

13. How is Celia treated by her husband?
(a) Like an animal.
(b) Like a prisoner.
(c) Like a child.
(d) Like a queen.

14. What do the Venetian businessmen gift to Valpone in the hopes of working their way into his will?
(a) Horses.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Expensive gifts.
(d) Houses.

15. Why does Mosca hurry Voltore out the door after his visit with Valpone?
(a) Because Voltore can see that Valpone is not really sick.
(b) Because Mosca does not want Valpone to overhear their conversation.
(c) Because Voltore does not have enough money to stay longer.
(d) To make room for another visitor.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Corvino respond to the disguised men hanging around his home?

2. How does Mosca claim Valpone feels about his bastard children?

3. Which of the following terms do Mosca and Valpone use to describe their visitors?

4. Which of the following best describes Valpone's behavior when Voltore is in the room?

5. How many legacy hunters does Mosca say have been instrumental in helping to cure Valpone's ailments?

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