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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. Which of the following terms do Mosca and Valpone use to describe their visitors?
(a) Fools.
(b) Gentlemen.
(c) Freaks.
(d) Animals.

2. Who does Mosca claim offered their virginal daughter to Valpone?
(a) The butcher.
(b) The seamstress.
(c) The priest.
(d) The doctor.

3. What is Valpone pretending to do when Corbaccio enters the room?
(a) Cry.
(b) Pray.
(c) Vomit.
(d) Sleep.

4. Which part of Corbaccio is failing?
(a) His memory.
(b) His voice.
(c) His hearing.
(d) His sight.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What topic does Corbaccio vocally argue with Valpone about?

2. What does Corbaccio wish to have restored to him?

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

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

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

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