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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. How does Valpone react to the "private" conversation Mosca has with Voltore when escorting him away from the house?
(a) Valpone is pleased with the conversation.
(b) Valpone is offended by the conversation.
(c) Valpone is confused by the conversation.
(d) Valpone is angered by the conversation.

2. How is Celia treated by her husband?
(a) Like a prisoner.
(b) Like a child.
(c) Like a queen.
(d) Like an animal.

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

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

5. Who prompted Sir Polical Would-Be to visit Venice?
(a) His son.
(b) Valpone.
(c) His wife.
(d) Peregrine.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Jonson hope is the main thing audiences take away from his play?

5. What relationship does Mosca have with Valpone?

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