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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 a reason Mosca gives to Corbaccio for renaming Valpone as his own heir?
(a) Corbaccio will surely outlive Valpone and can change his will again later.
(b) Valpone will be forced to return the favor by renaming Corbaccio as his heir.
(c) Valpone will greatly appreciate the gesture.
(d) Corbaccio's family is dishonest and plotting to kill the old man themselves.

2. Who does Valpone enlist to be his number one man in making Celia his?
(a) Castrone.
(b) Androgyno.
(c) Mosca.
(d) Nano.

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

4. How long has Valpone been pretending to be sick when Voltoro arrives?
(a) Three years.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Three days.
(d) Three months.

5. Which of the following themes is Lady Would-Be obsessed with?
(a) Money.
(b) Vanity.
(c) Lust.
(d) Honesty.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following adjectives best describes Sir Political Would-Be?

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes Valpone as he is waiting for Mosca to return from his meeting with Corbaccio?

4. What are Sir Political Would-Be and Peregrine discussing as they sit outside Corvino's home?

5. Who finds the hiding place for Bonario to overhear the conversations of the night?

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