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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scenes 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the character Castrone?
(a) He is a giant.
(b) He is a eunuch.
(c) He is a dwarf.
(d) He is a hermaphrodite.

2. What animal is Mosca's name associated with?
(a) A grasshopper.
(b) A mosquito.
(c) A butterfly.
(d) A fly.

3. Which of the following best describes Valpone's behavior when Voltore is in the room?
(a) Confused.
(b) Aggressive.
(c) Brave.
(d) Weak.

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes Jonson's narrative voice?
(a) Obnoxious.
(b) Modest.
(c) Poetic.
(d) Boastful.

5. When Mosca is addressing the audience after meeting with Corvino, how many times is he interrupted by other characters?
(a) Once.
(b) Twice.
(c) Never.
(d) Three times.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Jonson express that he hopes his play will be?

3. Which disease does Celia beg Valpone to give her in order for her to lose her beauty?

4. What is an acrostic?

5. Where does Bonario wound Valpone during their scuffle?

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