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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who interrupts Nano's tale of Valpone's soul with a knock at the door?
(a) Mosca.
(b) Voltore.
(c) Castrone.
(d) Androgyno.

2. What type of story does Nano tell Valpone when he first arrives at his home?
(a) A metaphor.
(b) An allegory.
(c) A dream.
(d) A fable.

3. What does Valpone say in response to the gift that Voltore has given him?
(a) He puts the gift off to the side and forgets about it.
(b) He places the gift in the middle of the table so that he can look at it all day.
(c) He tells Voltore that he does not want the gift.
(d) He thanks him for the gift repeatedly.

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

5. How long does Jonson say it took him to write the entire play?
(a) Five years.
(b) Five weeks.
(c) Five days.
(d) Five months.

6. When Volotre arrives, what does Valpone rush to change into?
(a) His pajamas.
(b) His old school uniform.
(c) His riding clothes.
(d) His sick clothes.

7. How many legacy hunters does Mosca say have been instrumental in helping to cure Valpone's ailments?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

8. Which of the following adjectives best describes Celia?
(a) Poor.
(b) Cunning.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Intelligent.

9. What does Corbaccio bring as a gift for Valpone?
(a) A bouquet of flowers.
(b) A vial of medicine.
(c) A gold plate.
(d) A new puppy.

10. How does Valpone react to the "private" conversation Mosca has with Voltore when escorting him away from the house?
(a) Valpone is pleased with the conversation.
(b) Valpone is angered by the conversation.
(c) Valpone is confused by the conversation.
(d) Valpone is offended by the conversation.

11. What does Corbaccio gift to Valpone after hearing that Voltore was there earlier?
(a) A bag of coins.
(b) His watch.
(c) The feather from his hat.
(d) His silver shoestrings.

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

13. Why have Nano, Castrone, and Androgyno come to visit with Valpone?
(a) To beg from him.
(b) To woo him.
(c) To entertain him.
(d) To fight him.

14. What does Jonson express that he hopes his play will be?
(a) Successful.
(b) A masterpiece.
(c) Popular.
(d) Iconic.

15. What topic does Corbaccio vocally argue with Valpone about?
(a) Religion.
(b) Politics.
(c) Science.
(d) They do not argue about anything.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Corvino respond to the disguised men hanging around his home?

2. How long has Peregrine been traveling away from England?

3. What article does Valpone urge passersby to throw to him in the hopes of winning a prize?

4. How does Valpone react to Corbaccio's second gift?

5. Why does Valpone allegedly admire lawyers?

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