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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. When Volotre arrives, what does Valpone rush to change into?
(a) His riding clothes.
(b) His old school uniform.
(c) His sick clothes.
(d) His pajamas.

2. Who interrupts Nano's tale of Valpone's soul with a knock at the door?
(a) Voltore.
(b) Mosca.
(c) Androgyno.
(d) Castrone.

3. In which room of his house does Valpone entertain Volotre?
(a) The library.
(b) The sitting room.
(c) The sick room.
(d) The bedroom.

4. What is the first letter of Jonson's acrostic?
(a) V.
(b) L.
(c) P.
(d) O.

5. 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) Valpone will greatly appreciate the gesture.
(d) Corbaccio's family is dishonest and plotting to kill the old man themselves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following terms do Mosca and Valpone use to describe their visitors?

2. Who shows Voltore into Valpone's room?

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

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes the character Corbaccio?

5. What does Voltore do for a living?

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