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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. How does Valpone react to Corbaccio's second gift?
(a) He is pleased with the gift.
(b) He tells Corbaccio that it is all too much.
(c) He refuses the gift.
(d) He adds the gift to his accumulating pile without acknowledging it.

2. Which of Valpone's two men arrive first at Celia's home?
(a) Castrone and Mosco.
(b) Nano and Androgyno.
(c) Androgyno and Castrone.
(d) Mosco and Nano.

3. How does Corbaccio react when he hears that Valpone's health is failing?
(a) He is deeply saddened.
(b) He is apathetic.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is excited.

4. What is the first letter of Jonson's acrostic?
(a) O.
(b) L.
(c) P.
(d) V.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Voltore gift to Valpone when he comes for a visit?

2. How long has Valpone been pretending to be sick when Voltoro arrives?

3. Which of the following characters does NOT enter Valpone's home with the intent to fight against his named heir?

4. What is the powder that Valpone offers as a prize meant to restore?

5. Where does Corvino press the jewels he has brought for Valpone?

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