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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. Whose dead body does Corvino threaten to tie to Celia's body if she refuses him?
(a) A slave's.
(b) Their child's.
(c) Her brother's.
(d) Her mother's.

2. Which part of Corbaccio is failing?
(a) His voice.
(b) His memory.
(c) His hearing.
(d) His sight.

3. Who does Mosca name as heir in his will?
(a) Corvino.
(b) Corbaccio.
(c) Voltore.
(d) Mosca.

4. Who interrupts Nano's tale of Valpone's soul with a knock at the door?
(a) Mosca.
(b) Voltore.
(c) Androgyno.
(d) Castrone.

5. Why is Corvino worried that his reputation might be tarnished in court?
(a) Because of his financial standing.
(b) Because of his treatment of his wife.
(c) Because of the treatment of his servants.
(d) Because of his plots against Valpone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who overhears Celia's pleadings with her husband, but does nothing to intervene?

2. When is the only time Celia is allowed to leave the house?

3. How does Corbaccio react when he hears that Valpone's health is failing?

4. Where is Valpone when he is first introduced to the audience?

5. Which of the following is NOT something that Sir Political Would-Be attempts to educate Peregrine on during their discussion?

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