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

2. Who lectures Peregrine on how to be a Gentleman in Venice?
(a) Sir Politic.
(b) Valpone.
(c) Corbaccio.
(d) Voltore.

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

4. How does Valpone react to Corbaccio's second gift?
(a) He tells Corbaccio that it is all too much.
(b) He adds the gift to his accumulating pile without acknowledging it.
(c) He is pleased with the gift.
(d) He refuses the gift.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mosca tell Corvino is the one thing left that can help save Valpone's life?

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

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

5. How does Valpone feel about doctors?

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