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

2. How does Mosca claim Valpone feels about his bastard children?
(a) He hopes they will be treated as royalty by his heir.
(b) He does not even know that they exist.
(c) He does not care about them at all.
(d) He has made small provisions for them.

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes the character Corbaccio?
(a) Young.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Foreign.
(d) Old.

4. Who does Mosca tell Voltore he is sure will be named Valpone's heir?
(a) Mosca.
(b) Castrone.
(c) Nano.
(d) Voltore.

5. What does Valpone do for a living?
(a) He is a doctor.
(b) He is an artist.
(c) He is a philosopher.
(d) He is a con man.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Mosca suggest Corbaccio disinherit?

4. Where is Valpone when he is first introduced to the audience?

5. What term does Valpone use to describe his three unusual visitors?

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