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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 topic does Corbaccio vocally argue with Valpone about?
(a) Science.
(b) They do not argue about anything.
(c) Politics.
(d) Religion.

2. Who is responsible for identifying the two men when they arrive at Celia's home?
(a) Peregrine.
(b) Sir Political Would-Be.
(c) Lady Political Would-Be.
(d) Celia.

3. What does Valpone claim wounded him during his scuffle with Corvino?
(a) Corvino's fist.
(b) His love for Celia.
(c) Corvino's knife.
(d) The thorns from a nearby rose bush.

4. How does Corvino respond to the disguised men hanging around his home?
(a) He shoots them.
(b) He has them arrested.
(c) He invites them inside for tea.
(d) He beats them up.

5. How does Sir Politic hope to test for the plague in Italy?
(a) With carrots.
(b) With potatoes.
(c) With beets.
(d) With onions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Valpone's character when he arrives at Celia's?

2. What is the poem about that Nano recites for Valpone?

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

4. Who does Sir Politic entrust with his plans to take over Italy?

5. Who does Mosca claim offered their virginal daughter to Valpone?

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