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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 adjectives best describes the character Corbaccio?
(a) Young.
(b) Old.
(c) Foreign.
(d) Dangerous.

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

3. Who does Nano trace Valpone's soul back to?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Pythagoras.
(d) Venus.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what country does Valpone live?

3. What is an acrostic?

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

5. Who shows Voltore into Valpone's room?

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