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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. Who prompted Sir Polical Would-Be to visit Venice?
(a) Peregrine.
(b) His wife.
(c) His son.
(d) Valpone.

2. Why have Nano, Castrone, and Androgyno come to visit with Valpone?
(a) To entertain him.
(b) To woo him.
(c) To fight him.
(d) To beg from him.

3. How is Celia treated by her husband?
(a) Like a queen.
(b) Like an animal.
(c) Like a prisoner.
(d) Like a child.

4. What does Valpone say that riches are better than?
(a) Love.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Humor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Corvino respond to the disguised men hanging around his home?

2. What does Mosca beg Voltore to do when Valpone dies?

3. What does Valpone claim wounded him during his scuffle with Corvino?

4. What are Valpone's two men dressed as when they arrive at Celia's home?

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

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