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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What topic does Corbaccio vocally argue with Valpone about?
(a) Politics.
(b) They do not argue about anything.
(c) Religion.
(d) Science.

2. What is Valpone pretending to do when Corbaccio enters the room?
(a) Vomit.
(b) Cry.
(c) Pray.
(d) Sleep.

3. What term does Valpone use to describe his three unusual visitors?
(a) Vermin.
(b) Fools.
(c) Beggars.
(d) Jesters.

4. What does Valpone tell Mosca is the best way to spend riches?
(a) To think about each purchase and what impact it will make on the riches.
(b) To spend riches as soon as they are earned.
(c) To save money so that it can be passed on to the next generation.
(d) To save the riches for as long as possible before spending it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Corbaccio wish to have restored to him?

2. How does Corbaccio react when he hears that Valpone's health is failing?

3. What does Voltore do for a living?

4. What confession does Valpone make to Voltore during their visit?

5. What do the Venetian businessmen gift to Valpone in the hopes of working their way into his will?

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