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

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

3. What sense does Mosca tell Corvino that Valpone has lost?
(a) His sense of hearing.
(b) His sense of speech.
(c) His sense of sight.
(d) His sense of memory.

4. What violence does Mosca ask Corvino to carry out against Valpone?
(a) Stabbing him.
(b) Smothering him.
(c) Poisoning him.
(d) Shooting him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Valpone say that riches are better than?

2. How long has Valpone been pretending to be sick when Voltoro arrives?

3. What is an acrostic?

4. What literary technique does Jonson use to write the opening of the play?

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

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