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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scenes 1, 2, and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mosca claim offered their virginal daughter to Valpone?
(a) The seamstress.
(b) The priest.
(c) The doctor.
(d) The butcher.

2. Who does Valpone send into the town to announce his death?
(a) Androgyno and Mosca.
(b) Nano and Androgyno.
(c) Nano and Castrone.
(d) Mosca and Castrone.

3. How long has Peregrine been traveling away from England?
(a) Seven months.
(b) Seven days.
(c) Seven weeks.
(d) Seven years.

4. Which of the following is NOT a reason Mosca gives to Corbaccio for renaming Valpone as his own heir?
(a) Valpone will be forced to return the favor by renaming Corbaccio as his heir.
(b) Valpone will greatly appreciate the gesture.
(c) Corbaccio's family is dishonest and plotting to kill the old man themselves.
(d) Corbaccio will surely outlive Valpone and can change his will again later.

5. What does Sir Politic hope to ban in Italy?
(a) Tinderboxes.
(b) Hunting boxes.
(c) Silverboxes.
(d) Jewelry boxes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Valpone tell Lady Would-Be to wait before returning to him?

2. What are Valpone's two men dressed as when they arrive at Celia's home?

3. What event does Corvino tell his wife to dress for after his conversation with Mosca?

4. Who does Mosca tell that Valpone has named his heir?

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

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