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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scenes 1, 2, and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Lady Would-Be mistake Peregrine for?
(a) A woman.
(b) A priest.
(c) A child.
(d) A beggar.

3. What does Sir Politic hope to ban in Italy?
(a) Hunting boxes.
(b) Tinderboxes.
(c) Jewelry boxes.
(d) Silverboxes.

4. How does Sir Politic hope to test for the plague in Italy?
(a) With beets.
(b) With potatoes.
(c) With carrots.
(d) With onions.

5. Which type of fish does Sir Politic hope to supply to Italy?
(a) Anchovies.
(b) Herring.
(c) Sardines.
(d) Salmon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Corbaccio react when he hears that Valpone's health is failing?

2. Which of the following is NOT a reason Mosca gives to Corbaccio for renaming Valpone as his own heir?

3. How does Corvino plan to block Celia's window?

4. Who does Sir Politic entrust with his plans to take over Italy?

5. Which part of Corbaccio is failing?

(see the answer key)

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