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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 an acrostic?
(a) A type of fabric.
(b) A poem.
(c) An insect.
(d) A weapon.

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

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

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

5. What animal is Valpone's name associated with?
(a) Fox.
(b) Bear.
(c) Horse.
(d) Vulture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Valpone say that riches are better than?

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

3. What does Jonson express that he hopes his play will be?

4. What relationship does Mosca have with Valpone?

5. What is the first letter of Jonson's acrostic?

(see the answer key)

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