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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. Why does Mosca hurry Voltore out the door after his visit with Valpone?
(a) To make room for another visitor.
(b) Because Mosca does not want Valpone to overhear their conversation.
(c) Because Voltore can see that Valpone is not really sick.
(d) Because Voltore does not have enough money to stay longer.

2. Which part of Corbaccio is failing?
(a) His hearing.
(b) His voice.
(c) His memory.
(d) His sight.

3. To which of the following universities does Jonson first dedicate his play?
(a) Stanford University.
(b) Harvard University.
(c) Princeton University.
(d) Oxford University.

4. What is Valpone lying about to the Venetian businessmen who have befriended him?
(a) His name.
(b) His occupation.
(c) His health.
(d) His financial status.

5. When Volotre arrives, what does Valpone rush to change into?
(a) His sick clothes.
(b) His pajamas.
(c) His riding clothes.
(d) His old school uniform.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Voltore gift to Valpone when he comes for a visit?

3. Where does Corvino press the jewels he has brought for Valpone?

4. Who shows Voltore into Valpone's room?

5. What does Jonson express that he hopes his play will be?

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