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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. Which of the following is NOT a reason why Valpone does not want to continue with his fake illness?
(a) He is tired of pretending.
(b) He wants to be active again.
(c) He believes his symptoms are coming true.
(d) He feels that being sick is no longer believable.

2. Who prompted Sir Polical Would-Be to visit Venice?
(a) Peregrine.
(b) Valpone.
(c) His wife.
(d) His son.

3. Who is representing Valpone in the court case?
(a) Valpone, himself.
(b) Voltore.
(c) Corbaccio.
(d) Mosca.

4. What is the powder that Valpone offers as a prize meant to restore?
(a) Youth.
(b) Riches.
(c) Lost souls.
(d) Love.

5. What does Mosca tell Corvino is the one thing left that can help save Valpone's life?
(a) A specific herb.
(b) A female companion.
(c) The blood of a healthy man.
(d) A male companion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Valpone tell Mosca is the best way to spend riches?

2. What does Corbaccio gift to Valpone after hearing that Voltore was there earlier?

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

4. Who threatens to rape Celia if she does not comply with his wishes?

5. What does Lady Would-Be mistake Peregrine for?

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