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

2. What does Valpone do for a living?
(a) He is a con man.
(b) He is a philosopher.
(c) He is an artist.
(d) He is a doctor.

3. What does Voltore do for a living?
(a) He is a doctor.
(b) He is a jester.
(c) He is an artist.
(d) He is a lawyer.

4. What topic does Corbaccio vocally argue with Valpone about?
(a) Science.
(b) Religion.
(c) They do not argue about anything.
(d) Politics.

5. What animal is Valpone's name associated with?
(a) Fox.
(b) Horse.
(c) Bear.
(d) Vulture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Valpone tell Mosca is the best way to spend riches?

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

3. What type of story does Nano tell Valpone when he first arrives at his home?

4. What is Valpone pretending to do when Corbaccio enters the room?

5. What does Jonson express that he hopes his play will be?

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