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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. In what country have Sir Political Would-Be and Peregrine met?
(a) England.
(b) Spain.
(c) Italy.
(d) France.

2. What topic does Corbaccio vocally argue with Valpone about?
(a) Science.
(b) Religion.
(c) Politics.
(d) They do not argue about anything.

3. Who does Valpone enlist to be his number one man in making Celia his?
(a) Androgyno.
(b) Mosca.
(c) Castrone.
(d) Nano.

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

5. What type of story does Nano tell Valpone when he first arrives at his home?
(a) A metaphor.
(b) A dream.
(c) An allegory.
(d) A fable.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Valpone feel about doctors?

4. What does Voltore do for a living?

5. Which of the following best describes the character Androgyno?

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