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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 type of story does Nano tell Valpone when he first arrives at his home?
(a) A metaphor.
(b) A fable.
(c) A dream.
(d) An allegory.

2. What does Valpone tell Mosca is the best way to spend riches?
(a) To think about each purchase and what impact it will make on the riches.
(b) To spend riches as soon as they are earned.
(c) To save the riches for as long as possible before spending it.
(d) To save money so that it can be passed on to the next generation.

3. What does Jonson express that he hopes his play will be?
(a) Iconic.
(b) A masterpiece.
(c) Popular.
(d) Successful.

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. Which of the following best describes the character Androgyno?
(a) He is a dwarf.
(b) He is a hermaphrodite.
(c) He is a eunuch.
(d) He is a giant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who prompted Sir Polical Would-Be to visit Venice?

2. What term does Valpone use to describe his three unusual visitors?

3. What sense does Mosca tell Corvino that Valpone has lost?

4. Which of the following is NOT a reason Mosca gives to Corbaccio for renaming Valpone as his own heir?

5. How does Peregrine react to his conversation with Sir Political Would-Be?

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