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

2. What does Jonson hope is the main thing audiences take away from his play?
(a) Meaning.
(b) Laughter.
(c) Art.
(d) Poetry.

3. Why have Nano, Castrone, and Androgyno come to visit with Valpone?
(a) To fight him.
(b) To woo him.
(c) To beg from him.
(d) To entertain him.

4. What does Voltore gift to Valpone when he comes for a visit?
(a) A gold plate.
(b) A silver cup.
(c) A brass candelabra.
(d) A diamond ring.

5. What does Jonson say is the reason why he wants to write a play?
(a) He wants to see his own name in print.
(b) He wants to create something enjoyable.
(c) He wants to tell stories; they are in his blood.
(d) He wants to create a piece of artwork.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Valpone do for a living?

2. What is an acrostic?

3. In what country does Valpone live?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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