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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scenes 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the men that Valpone calls to entertain him while he awaits Mosca's return?
(a) Castrone.
(b) Voltore.
(c) Nano.
(d) Androgyno.

2. Which of the following best describes the character Nano?
(a) He is a giant.
(b) He is a hermaphrodite.
(c) He is a eunuch.
(d) He is a dwarf.

3. Where does Corvino press the jewels he has brought for Valpone?
(a) Next to Valpone's ear.
(b) Into Valpone's hand.
(c) Against Valpone's heart.
(d) Against Valpone's temple.

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

5. Which of the following characters does NOT enter Valpone's home with the intent to fight against his named heir?
(a) Peregrine.
(b) Lady Political Would-Be.
(c) Corvino.
(d) Corbaccio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Corbaccio bring as a gift for Valpone?

2. Which is the second university that Jonson dedicates his play to?

3. What nationality is Peregrine?

4. Who is blamed for the misleading case against Celia and Bonario?

5. Which disease does Celia beg Valpone to give her in order for her to lose her beauty?

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