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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. In what country does Valpone live?
(a) Argentina.
(b) Portugal.
(c) Italy.
(d) Spain.

2. How long has Valpone been pretending to be sick when Voltoro arrives?
(a) Three months.
(b) Three days.
(c) Three years.
(d) Three weeks.

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

4. How does Valpone respond to Nano's tracing of his soul?
(a) He begins to shake.
(b) He begins to shout.
(c) He begins to sing.
(d) He begins to swear.

5. What does Voltore do for a living?
(a) He is a doctor.
(b) He is a jester.
(c) He is a lawyer.
(d) He is an artist.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following best describes the character Nano?

3. Which of the following best describes the character Androgyno?

4. What term does Valpone use to describe his three unusual visitors?

5. Who does Nano trace Valpone's soul back to?

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