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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. How long has Valpone been pretending to be sick when Voltoro arrives?
(a) Three months.
(b) Three days.
(c) Three years.
(d) Three weeks.

2. Why is Celia so surprised to see Valpone?
(a) Because he is so healthy.
(b) Because he is so wealthy.
(c) Because he is so young.
(d) Because he is so handsome.

3. Where is Valpone when he is first introduced to the audience?
(a) At the bank.
(b) At the store.
(c) In the library.
(d) In his home.

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

5. Where does Bonario wound Valpone during their scuffle?
(a) In the face.
(b) In the legs.
(c) In the arms.
(d) In the heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Valpone lying about to the Venetian businessmen who have befriended him?

2. Who is married to Celia?

3. How does Corbaccio react when he hears that Valpone's health is failing?

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

5. How does Peregrine describe the local men who deal with medicine?

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