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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 animal is Mosca's name associated with?
(a) A mosquito.
(b) A grasshopper.
(c) A butterfly.
(d) A fly.

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

3. What type of story does Nano tell Valpone when he first arrives at his home?
(a) A fable.
(b) A dream.
(c) A metaphor.
(d) An allegory.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Jonson say it took him to write the entire play?

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

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

4. What does Valpone do for a living?

5. How many children does Valpone have?

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