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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. Which of the following is NOT a reason Mosca gives to Corbaccio for renaming Valpone as his own heir?
(a) Corbaccio will surely outlive Valpone and can change his will again later.
(b) Valpone will be forced to return the favor by renaming Corbaccio as his heir.
(c) Corbaccio's family is dishonest and plotting to kill the old man themselves.
(d) Valpone will greatly appreciate the gesture.

2. How does Valpone react to the "private" conversation Mosca has with Voltore when escorting him away from the house?
(a) Valpone is pleased with the conversation.
(b) Valpone is confused by the conversation.
(c) Valpone is angered by the conversation.
(d) Valpone is offended by the conversation.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What topic does Corbaccio vocally argue with Valpone about?

2. Who does Mosca suggest Corbaccio disinherit?

3. In which room of his house does Valpone entertain Volotre?

4. Which of the following best describes the character Castrone?

5. Why does Valpone allegedly admire lawyers?

(see the answer key)

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