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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 literary technique does Jonson use to write the opening of the play?
(a) A poem.
(b) An epitaph.
(c) An obituary.
(d) A song.

2. What does Mosca beg Voltore to do when Valpone dies?
(a) Tell the world the truth about Valpone.
(b) Purchase Valpone's house from his estate.
(c) Split the profits of Valpone's will with Mosca.
(d) Hire Mosca as his servant.

3. Who shows Voltore into Valpone's room?
(a) Mosca.
(b) Nano.
(c) Castrone.
(d) Androgyno.

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

5. What does Corbaccio bring as a gift for Valpone?
(a) A new puppy.
(b) A gold plate.
(c) A bouquet of flowers.
(d) A vial of medicine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best describes Jonson's narrative voice?

2. What relationship does Mosca have with Valpone?

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

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

5. What does Valpone say that riches are better than?

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