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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 best describes the character Androgyno?
(a) He is a giant.
(b) He is a hermaphrodite.
(c) He is a dwarf.
(d) He is a eunuch.

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

3. Who shows Voltore into Valpone's room?
(a) Nano.
(b) Androgyno.
(c) Mosca.
(d) Castrone.

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

5. Who successfully wins the prize that Valpone is offering to the passersby?
(a) Lady Politcal Would-Be.
(b) Celia.
(c) Sir Political Would-Be.
(d) Peregrine.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country does Valpone live?

2. How is Celia treated by her husband?

3. What is Valpone willing to sacrifice in order to make Celia his?

4. In what country have Sir Political Would-Be and Peregrine met?

5. When Volotre arrives, what does Valpone rush to change into?

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