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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. Why does Mosca hurry Voltore out the door after his visit with Valpone?
(a) Because Voltore does not have enough money to stay longer.
(b) Because Voltore can see that Valpone is not really sick.
(c) Because Mosca does not want Valpone to overhear their conversation.
(d) To make room for another visitor.

2. Where is Valpone when he is first introduced to the audience?
(a) In his home.
(b) In the library.
(c) At the store.
(d) At the bank.

3. What does Valpone say in response to the gift that Voltore has given him?
(a) He puts the gift off to the side and forgets about it.
(b) He thanks him for the gift repeatedly.
(c) He tells Voltore that he does not want the gift.
(d) He places the gift in the middle of the table so that he can look at it all day.

4. Which of the following terms do Mosca and Valpone use to describe their visitors?
(a) Animals.
(b) Freaks.
(c) Fools.
(d) Gentlemen.

5. How long has Valpone been pretending to be sick when Voltoro arrives?
(a) Three months.
(b) Three years.
(c) Three days.
(d) Three weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mosca suggest Corbaccio disinherit?

2. What does Corbaccio bring as a gift for Valpone?

3. What does Mosca beg Voltore to do when Valpone dies?

4. What does Corbaccio gift to Valpone after hearing that Voltore was there earlier?

5. To which of the following universities does Jonson first dedicate his play?

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