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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 term does Valpone use to describe his three unusual visitors?
(a) Jesters.
(b) Vermin.
(c) Fools.
(d) Beggars.

2. Why does Valpone allegedly admire lawyers?
(a) For their compassion.
(b) For their impeccable taste in suits.
(c) For their cunning.
(d) For their salaries.

3. Where does Corvino press the jewels he has brought for Valpone?
(a) Against Valpone's heart.
(b) Against Valpone's temple.
(c) Next to Valpone's ear.
(d) Into Valpone's hand.

4. What does Mosca beg Voltore to do when Valpone dies?
(a) Hire Mosca as his servant.
(b) Split the profits of Valpone's will with Mosca.
(c) Tell the world the truth about Valpone.
(d) Purchase Valpone's house from his estate.

5. What animal is Valpone's name associated with?
(a) Fox.
(b) Vulture.
(c) Bear.
(d) Horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which room of his house does Valpone entertain Volotre?

2. Why have Nano, Castrone, and Androgyno come to visit with Valpone?

3. After Corvino leaves, what does Valpone urge his entertainers to prepare for?

4. What does Voltore gift to Valpone when he comes for a visit?

5. What two jewels has Corvino brought for Valpone?

(see the answer key)

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