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

2. What does Corbaccio gift to Valpone after hearing that Voltore was there earlier?
(a) The feather from his hat.
(b) His watch.
(c) His silver shoestrings.
(d) A bag of coins.

3. What animal is Valpone's name associated with?
(a) Horse.
(b) Fox.
(c) Bear.
(d) Vulture.

4. Why is Celia so surprised to see Valpone?
(a) Because he is so handsome.
(b) Because he is so healthy.
(c) Because he is so wealthy.
(d) Because he is so young.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Valpone do for a living?

3. From what part of her body is Celia dragged by Corvino after the visit from the Medicine Man?

4. Who interrupts Nano's tale of Valpone's soul with a knock at the door?

5. How does Valpone react to the "private" conversation Mosca has with Voltore when escorting him away from the house?

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