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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. During what era is Valpone's story set?
(a) The 1500's.
(b) The 1600's.
(c) The 1800's.
(d) The 1700's.

2. Who finds the hiding place for Bonario to overhear the conversations of the night?
(a) Carbaccio.
(b) Mosca.
(c) Nano.
(d) Valpone.

3. Why does Mosca hurry Voltore out the door after his visit with Valpone?
(a) To make room for another visitor.
(b) Because Voltore does not have enough money to stay longer.
(c) Because Voltore can see that Valpone is not really sick.
(d) Because Mosca does not want Valpone to overhear their conversation.

4. What does Valpone do for a living?
(a) He is a philosopher.
(b) He is a doctor.
(c) He is a con man.
(d) He is an artist.

5. Which of the following is NOT something that Sir Political Would-Be attempts to educate Peregrine on during their discussion?
(a) How to survive in a strange city.
(b) How to save money during travel.
(c) How to make friends with foreigners.
(d) How to be an expert traveler.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mosca feel about having to deceive so many people?

2. What violence does Mosca ask Corvino to carry out against Valpone?

3. Who does Nano trace Valpone's soul back to?

4. Why is Celia so surprised to see Valpone?

5. How does Corvino think Celia has betrayed him?

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