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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 best describes the character Nano?
(a) He is a eunuch.
(b) He is a giant.
(c) He is a dwarf.
(d) He is a hermaphrodite.

2. How does Valpone react to Corbaccio's second gift?
(a) He tells Corbaccio that it is all too much.
(b) He adds the gift to his accumulating pile without acknowledging it.
(c) He is pleased with the gift.
(d) He refuses the gift.

3. Who does Mosca suggest Corbaccio disinherit?
(a) His business partner.
(b) His son.
(c) His daughter.
(d) His wife.

4. What animal is Mosca's name associated with?
(a) A grasshopper.
(b) A mosquito.
(c) A fly.
(d) A butterfly.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Valpone do for a living?

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

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

5. What is Valpone pretending to be doing when Corvino enters the room?

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