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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 Valpone react to the "private" conversation Mosca has with Voltore when escorting him away from the house?
(a) Valpone is confused by the conversation.
(b) Valpone is pleased with the conversation.
(c) Valpone is angered by the conversation.
(d) Valpone is offended by the conversation.

2. What article does Valpone urge passersby to throw to him in the hopes of winning a prize?
(a) Their gloves.
(b) Their hats.
(c) Their hankerchiefs.
(d) Their scarves.

3. How does Peregrine describe the local men who deal with medicine?
(a) As deceivers.
(b) As quacks.
(c) As heroes.
(d) As fools.

4. How does Corbaccio react when he hears that Valpone's health is failing?
(a) He is apathetic.
(b) He is deeply saddened.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is excited.

5. Who does Mosca tell that Valpone has named his heir?
(a) Mosca.
(b) Voltore.
(c) Corbaccio.
(d) Corvino.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mosca hurry Voltore out the door after his visit with Valpone?

2. What violence does Mosca ask Corvino to carry out against Valpone?

3. Where is Valpone when he is first introduced to the audience?

4. How long does Valpone tell Lady Would-Be to wait before returning to him?

5. What are Sir Political Would-Be and Peregrine discussing as they sit outside Corvino's home?

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