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

2. What does Valpone tell Mosca is the best way to spend riches?
(a) To spend riches as soon as they are earned.
(b) To think about each purchase and what impact it will make on the riches.
(c) To save money so that it can be passed on to the next generation.
(d) To save the riches for as long as possible before spending it.

3. How long has Peregrine been traveling away from England?
(a) Seven weeks.
(b) Seven days.
(c) Seven years.
(d) Seven months.

4. Who is married to Celia?
(a) Corbaccio.
(b) Valpone.
(c) Corvino.
(d) Voltore.

5. Whose dead body does Corvino threaten to tie to Celia's body if she refuses him?
(a) A slave's.
(b) Their child's.
(c) Her brother's.
(d) Her mother's.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what part of her body is Celia dragged by Corvino after the visit from the Medicine Man?

2. How does Corvino plan to block Celia's window?

3. What does Jonson hope is the main thing audiences take away from his play?

4. Who does Mosca tell Voltore he is sure will be named Valpone's heir?

5. Which of the following adjectives best describes Celia?

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