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

2. After Corvino leaves, what does Valpone urge his entertainers to prepare for?
(a) A war.
(b) A feast.
(c) A party.
(d) A ball.

3. What does Valpone say that riches are better than?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Humor.
(d) Love.

4. What term does Valpone use to describe his three unusual visitors?
(a) Jesters.
(b) Vermin.
(c) Fools.
(d) Beggars.

5. Who is married to Celia?
(a) Corvino.
(b) Valpone.
(c) Voltore.
(d) Corbaccio.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best describes the character Corbaccio?

2. In what country does Valpone live?

3. What is Valpone lying about to the Venetian businessmen who have befriended him?

4. What does Jonson say is the reason why he wants to write a play?

5. Which is the second university that Jonson dedicates his play to?

(see the answer key)

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