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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) Old.
(b) Young.
(c) Foreign.
(d) Dangerous.

2. How long has Valpone been pretending to be sick when Voltoro arrives?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Three days.
(c) Three months.
(d) Three years.

3. What do the Venetian businessmen gift to Valpone in the hopes of working their way into his will?
(a) Houses.
(b) Horses.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Expensive gifts.

4. Who does Mosca tell Voltore he is sure will be named Valpone's heir?
(a) Castrone.
(b) Voltore.
(c) Mosca.
(d) Nano.

5. How does Valpone respond to Nano's tracing of his soul?
(a) He begins to shout.
(b) He begins to sing.
(c) He begins to swear.
(d) He begins to shake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why have Nano, Castrone, and Androgyno come to visit with Valpone?

2. How many children does Valpone have?

3. What confession does Valpone make to Voltore during their visit?

4. In what country does Valpone live?

5. What animal is Mosca's name associated with?

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