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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 does Jonson express that he hopes his play will be?
(a) A masterpiece.
(b) Popular.
(c) Successful.
(d) Iconic.

2. What type of story does Nano tell Valpone when he first arrives at his home?
(a) A fable.
(b) A metaphor.
(c) A dream.
(d) An allegory.

3. 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) Corbaccio's family is dishonest and plotting to kill the old man themselves.
(c) Valpone will be forced to return the favor by renaming Corbaccio as his heir.
(d) Valpone will greatly appreciate the gesture.

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

5. How much of the plot of the play does Jonson spell out for the reader in the opening?
(a) None of it.
(b) All of it.
(c) More than half of it.
(d) Less than half of it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long has Valpone been pretending to be sick when Voltoro arrives?

3. Which of the following best describes the character Androgyno?

4. Who shows Voltore into Valpone's room?

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

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