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

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

3. What relationship does Mosca have with Valpone?
(a) He is Valpone's business partner.
(b) He is Valpone's assistant.
(c) He is Valpone's brother.
(d) He is Valpone's son.

4. After Corvino leaves, what does Valpone urge his entertainers to prepare for?
(a) A feast.
(b) A war.
(c) A ball.
(d) A party.

5. What sense does Mosca tell Corvino that Valpone has lost?
(a) His sense of hearing.
(b) His sense of memory.
(c) His sense of sight.
(d) His sense of speech.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the character Nano?

2. What does Valpone do for a living?

3. How many children does Valpone have?

4. Which of the following terms do Mosca and Valpone use to describe their visitors?

5. What does Valpone say that riches are better than?

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