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

2. What is the first letter of Jonson's acrostic?
(a) V.
(b) O.
(c) L.
(d) P.

3. How long does Valpone tell Lady Would-Be to wait before returning to him?
(a) Nine hours.
(b) Three hours.
(c) Seven hours.
(d) Five hours.

4. Which of the following is NOT a reason Mosca gives to Corbaccio for renaming Valpone as his own heir?
(a) Valpone will greatly appreciate the gesture.
(b) Valpone will be forced to return the favor by renaming Corbaccio as his heir.
(c) Corbaccio's family is dishonest and plotting to kill the old man themselves.
(d) Corbaccio will surely outlive Valpone and can change his will again later.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who successfully wins the prize that Valpone is offering to the passersby?

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

3. How does Mosca claim Valpone feels about his bastard children?

4. How does Valpone feel about doctors?

5. What article does Valpone urge passersby to throw to him in the hopes of winning a prize?

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