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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scenes 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Valpone pretending to be doing when Corvino enters the room?
(a) Dying.
(b) Praying.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Vomiting.

3. What are Sir Political Would-Be and Peregrine discussing as they sit outside Corvino's home?
(a) Romance.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Politics.
(d) Travel.

4. What two jewels has Corvino brought for Valpone?
(a) A pearl and a diamond.
(b) A sapphire and a garnet.
(c) An emerald and a ruby.
(d) An opal and an amethyst.

5. Which of the following adjectives best describes Celia?
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Poor.
(c) Cunning.
(d) Intelligent.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country have Sir Political Would-Be and Peregrine met?

2. Which of the following adjectives best describes Sir Political Would-Be?

3. How does Valpone react to Corbaccio's second gift?

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes Jonson's narrative voice?

5. What does Corbaccio gift to Valpone after hearing that Voltore was there earlier?

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