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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. Which of the following is NOT something that Sir Political Would-Be attempts to educate Peregrine on during their discussion?
(a) How to make friends with foreigners.
(b) How to be an expert traveler.
(c) How to save money during travel.
(d) How to survive in a strange city.

2. What animal is Valpone's name associated with?
(a) Fox.
(b) Vulture.
(c) Horse.
(d) Bear.

3. How does Mosca claim Valpone feels about his bastard children?
(a) He does not care about them at all.
(b) He has made small provisions for them.
(c) He hopes they will be treated as royalty by his heir.
(d) He does not even know that they exist.

4. Who does Nano trace Valpone's soul back to?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Pythagoras.
(d) Venus.

5. How much of the plot of the play does Jonson spell out for the reader in the opening?
(a) Less than half of it.
(b) All of it.
(c) None of it.
(d) More than half of it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In which room of his house does Valpone entertain Volotre?

3. Who is married to Celia?

4. What topic does Corbaccio vocally argue with Valpone about?

5. How does Corbaccio react when he hears that Valpone's health is failing?

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