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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 event does Corvino tell his wife to dress for after his conversation with Mosca?
(a) A feast.
(b) A wedding.
(c) An opera.
(d) A funeral.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Valpone pretending to do when Corbaccio enters the room?

2. How does Sir Politic hope to test for the plague in Italy?

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

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

5. What does Mosca say is helping to cure Valpone's ailments?

(see the answer key)

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