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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. Who interrupts Nano's tale of Valpone's soul with a knock at the door?
(a) Androgyno.
(b) Voltore.
(c) Castrone.
(d) Mosca.

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

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

4. Where does Corvino press the jewels he has brought for Valpone?
(a) Next to Valpone's ear.
(b) Against Valpone's heart.
(c) Into Valpone's hand.
(d) Against Valpone's temple.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why have Nano, Castrone, and Androgyno come to visit with Valpone?

2. Who prompted Sir Polical Would-Be to visit Venice?

3. From what part of her body is Celia dragged by Corvino after the visit from the Medicine Man?

4. What animal is Mosca's name associated with?

5. How does Valpone respond to Nano's tracing of his soul?

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