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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scenes 4, 5, and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jonson hope is the main thing audiences take away from his play?
(a) Meaning.
(b) Art.
(c) Laughter.
(d) Poetry.

2. Who does Valpone enlist to be his number one man in making Celia his?
(a) Castrone.
(b) Androgyno.
(c) Nano.
(d) Mosca.

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

4. What does Mosca tell Corvino is the one thing left that can help save Valpone's life?
(a) A female companion.
(b) A specific herb.
(c) A male companion.
(d) The blood of a healthy man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best describes Sir Political Would-Be?

2. What is Valpone pretending to be doing when Corvino enters the room?

3. In which room of his house does Valpone entertain Volotre?

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes Jonson's narrative voice?

5. What does Mosca say is helping to cure Valpone's ailments?

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