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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. Which of the following is NOT something that Sir Political Would-Be attempts to educate Peregrine on during their discussion?
(a) How to be an expert traveler.
(b) How to save money during travel.
(c) How to make friends with foreigners.
(d) How to survive in a strange city.

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

3. Why does Valpone allegedly admire lawyers?
(a) For their compassion.
(b) For their cunning.
(c) For their impeccable taste in suits.
(d) For their salaries.

4. In what country does Valpone live?
(a) Spain.
(b) Portugal.
(c) Argentina.
(d) Italy.

5. After Corvino leaves, what does Valpone urge his entertainers to prepare for?
(a) A feast.
(b) A war.
(c) A party.
(d) A ball.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many lines is the Prologue of the play?

2. What nationality is Peregrine?

3. What confession does Valpone make to Voltore during their visit?

4. What is Valpone pretending to be doing when Corvino enters the room?

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

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