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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. How does Corvino respond to Mosca's proposal of violence?
(a) He agrees.
(b) He ignores Mosca completely
(c) He refuses.
(d) He tells Mosca that he will consider it.

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

3. What confession does Valpone make to Voltore during their visit?
(a) That he is lying about being sick.
(b) That he thinks he will die soon.
(c) That he is a con man by trade.
(d) That he believes he will make a full recovery.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Valpone feel about doctors?

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

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

4. What does Voltore do for a living?

5. What do the Venetian businessmen gift to Valpone in the hopes of working their way into his will?

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