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

2. What does Corbaccio wish to have restored to him?
(a) His family.
(b) His youth.
(c) His speech.
(d) His fortune.

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

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

5. Which of the following adjectives best describes Sir Political Would-Be?
(a) Courageous.
(b) Insecure.
(c) Sneaky.
(d) Gullible.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the poem about that Nano recites for Valpone?

4. Who is married to Celia?

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

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