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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 Valpone claim wounded him during his scuffle with Corvino?
(a) Corvino's knife.
(b) The thorns from a nearby rose bush.
(c) Corvino's fist.
(d) His love for Celia.

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

3. What term does Valpone use to describe his three unusual visitors?
(a) Beggars.
(b) Fools.
(c) Jesters.
(d) Vermin.

4. How does Valpone respond to Nano's tracing of his soul?
(a) He begins to sing.
(b) He begins to swear.
(c) He begins to shout.
(d) He begins to shake.

5. What does Corbaccio wish to have restored to him?
(a) His family.
(b) His speech.
(c) His fortune.
(d) His youth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What event does Corvino tell his wife to dress for after his conversation with Mosca?

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

4. Who does Sir Politic entrust with his plans to take over Italy?

5. Who is called as the main witness against Celia?

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