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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scenes 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT something that Sir Political Would-Be attempts to educate Peregrine on during their discussion?
(a) How to save money during travel.
(b) How to survive in a strange city.
(c) How to make friends with foreigners.
(d) How to be an expert traveler.

2. How does Corbaccio react when he hears that Valpone's health is failing?
(a) He is deeply saddened.
(b) He is excited.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is apathetic.

3. How does Corvino think Celia has betrayed him?
(a) Through plotting to run away with the Medicine Man.
(b) Through her conversation with the Medicine Man.
(c) Through kissing the Medicine Man.
(d) Through her stroking of the Medicine Man's face.

4. What does Valpone claim wounded him during his scuffle with Corvino?
(a) His love for Celia.
(b) Corvino's knife.
(c) Corvino's fist.
(d) The thorns from a nearby rose bush.

5. Which of the following best describes the character Nano?
(a) He is a dwarf.
(b) He is a giant.
(c) He is a eunuch.
(d) He is a hermaphrodite.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the character Castrone?

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

3. How long has Peregrine been traveling away from England?

4. How does Valpone react to Corbaccio's second gift?

5. How is Celia treated by her husband?

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