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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. 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 swear.
(d) He begins to sing.

2. What does Corbaccio gift to Valpone after hearing that Voltore was there earlier?
(a) His silver shoestrings.
(b) The feather from his hat.
(c) A bag of coins.
(d) His watch.

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

4. What is Valpone lying about to the Venetian businessmen who have befriended him?
(a) His name.
(b) His health.
(c) His financial status.
(d) His occupation.

5. Which is the second university that Jonson dedicates his play to?
(a) Brown University.
(b) Cambridge University.
(c) East Anglia University.
(d) New York University.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shows Voltore into Valpone's room?

2. Which of the following is NOT a reason Mosca gives to Corbaccio for renaming Valpone as his own heir?

3. How does Valpone react to Corbaccio's second gift?

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes Jonson's narrative voice?

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

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