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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 Valpone's two men arrive first at Celia's home?
(a) Mosco and Nano.
(b) Androgyno and Castrone.
(c) Nano and Androgyno.
(d) Castrone and Mosco.

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

3. Who does Mosca suggest Corbaccio disinherit?
(a) His business partner.
(b) His wife.
(c) His son.
(d) His daughter.

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

5. What role are the two men playing for Valpone when they arrive at Celia's home?
(a) Spies.
(b) Scouts.
(c) Sergeants.
(d) Sailors.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following characters decides to don a disguise in the attempts of seeing Celia?

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

4. How does Valpone react to the "private" conversation Mosca has with Voltore when escorting him away from the house?

5. What does Jonson hope is the main thing audiences take away from his play?

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