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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 long does Jonson say it took him to write the entire play?
(a) Five months.
(b) Five days.
(c) Five years.
(d) Five weeks.

2. What does Jonson hope is the main thing audiences take away from his play?
(a) Meaning.
(b) Art.
(c) Laughter.
(d) Poetry.

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

4. Who does Mosca tell Voltore he is sure will be named Valpone's heir?
(a) Mosca.
(b) Nano.
(c) Voltore.
(d) Castrone.

5. How does Peregrine react to his conversation with Sir Political Would-Be?
(a) He is annoyed with their conversation.
(b) He is afraid of Sir Politic's temper.
(c) He ignores Sir Politic completely.
(d) He is pleased to see him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who interrupts Nano's tale of Valpone's soul with a knock at the door?

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

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

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes Celia?

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

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