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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What topic does Corbaccio vocally argue with Valpone about?
(a) Religion.
(b) They do not argue about anything.
(c) Politics.
(d) Science.

2. What does Valpone say in response to the gift that Voltore has given him?
(a) He puts the gift off to the side and forgets about it.
(b) He tells Voltore that he does not want the gift.
(c) He places the gift in the middle of the table so that he can look at it all day.
(d) He thanks him for the gift repeatedly.

3. What does Valpone tell Mosca is the best way to spend riches?
(a) To spend riches as soon as they are earned.
(b) To save the riches for as long as possible before spending it.
(c) To think about each purchase and what impact it will make on the riches.
(d) To save money so that it can be passed on to the next generation.

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

5. What two jewels has Corvino brought for Valpone?
(a) An emerald and a ruby.
(b) A pearl and a diamond.
(c) A sapphire and a garnet.
(d) An opal and an amethyst.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Corbaccio bring as a gift for Valpone?

2. When Volotre arrives, what does Valpone rush to change into?

3. During what era is Valpone's story set?

4. How does Valpone feel about doctors?

5. What animal is Mosca's name associated with?

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