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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What confession does Valpone make to Voltore during their visit?
(a) That he thinks he will die soon.
(b) That he is a con man by trade.
(c) That he is lying about being sick.
(d) That he believes he will make a full recovery.

2. How does Corbaccio react when he hears that Valpone's health is failing?
(a) He is deeply saddened.
(b) He is apathetic.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is confused.

3. What relationship does Mosca have with Valpone?
(a) He is Valpone's business partner.
(b) He is Valpone's son.
(c) He is Valpone's assistant.
(d) He is Valpone's brother.

4. Where does Corvino press the jewels he has brought for Valpone?
(a) Against Valpone's temple.
(b) Next to Valpone's ear.
(c) Into Valpone's hand.
(d) Against Valpone's heart.

5. After Corvino leaves, what does Valpone urge his entertainers to prepare for?
(a) A war.
(b) A party.
(c) A feast.
(d) A ball.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Nano trace Valpone's soul back to?

2. Which of the following is NOT a character that Mosca claims is one of Valpone's children?

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

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

5. In what country have Sir Political Would-Be and Peregrine met?

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