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

2. How does Valpone respond to Nano's tracing of his soul?
(a) He begins to shout.
(b) He begins to sing.
(c) He begins to swear.
(d) He begins to shake.

3. What do Corvino and Mosca discuss, thinking that Valpone cannot hear them?
(a) How Valpone has no respect for women.
(b) How abusive Valpone is to his hired help.
(c) How much Valpone lies to the world.
(d) How disgusting Valpone's body is.

4. What does Valpone say that riches are better than?
(a) Love.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Humor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Corvino respond to Mosca's proposal of violence?

2. Which of the following is NOT a reason Mosca gives to Corbaccio for renaming Valpone as his own heir?

3. Who does Mosca tell Voltore he is sure will be named Valpone's heir?

4. Which of the following best describes Valpone's behavior when Voltore is in the room?

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

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