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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. How does Corbaccio react when he hears that Valpone's health is failing?
(a) He is deeply saddened.
(b) He is apathetic.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is confused.

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

3. What does Corbaccio bring as a gift for Valpone?
(a) A gold plate.
(b) A vial of medicine.
(c) A new puppy.
(d) A bouquet of flowers.

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

5. Which of the following best describes the character Androgyno?
(a) He is a giant.
(b) He is a hermaphrodite.
(c) He is a eunuch.
(d) He is a dwarf.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Mosca suggest Corbaccio disinherit?

3. How does Mosca claim Valpone feels about his bastard children?

4. What type of story does Nano tell Valpone when he first arrives at his home?

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

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