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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best describes Jonson's narrative voice?
(a) Boastful.
(b) Modest.
(c) Poetic.
(d) Obnoxious.

2. What does Jonson express that he hopes his play will be?
(a) A masterpiece.
(b) Iconic.
(c) Successful.
(d) Popular.

3. What is the first letter of Jonson's acrostic?
(a) V.
(b) O.
(c) L.
(d) P.

4. What is Valpone lying about to the Venetian businessmen who have befriended him?
(a) His financial status.
(b) His health.
(c) His name.
(d) His occupation.

5. During what era is Valpone's story set?
(a) The 1800's.
(b) The 1500's.
(c) The 1700's.
(d) The 1600's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jonson hope is the main thing audiences take away from his play?

2. How much of the plot of the play does Jonson spell out for the reader in the opening?

3. In what country does Valpone live?

4. Which is the second university that Jonson dedicates his play to?

5. How many lines is the Prologue of the play?

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