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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a reason Mosca gives to Corbaccio for renaming Valpone as his own heir?
(a) Corbaccio will surely outlive Valpone and can change his will again later.
(b) Corbaccio's family is dishonest and plotting to kill the old man themselves.
(c) Valpone will greatly appreciate the gesture.
(d) Valpone will be forced to return the favor by renaming Corbaccio as his heir.

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

3. What does Voltore gift to Valpone when he comes for a visit?
(a) A gold plate.
(b) A diamond ring.
(c) A silver cup.
(d) A brass candelabra.

4. Which of the following is NOT a character that Mosca claims is one of Valpone's children?
(a) Mosca.
(b) Androgyno.
(c) Castrone.
(d) Nano.

5. Who does Mosca tell that Valpone has named his heir?
(a) Corbaccio.
(b) Voltore.
(c) Corvino.
(d) Mosca.

6. Where is Valpone when he is first introduced to the audience?
(a) At the bank.
(b) At the store.
(c) In his home.
(d) In the library.

7. How long has Valpone been pretending to be sick when Voltoro arrives?
(a) Three days.
(b) Three months.
(c) Three years.
(d) Three weeks.

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

9. How does Peregrine describe the local men who deal with medicine?
(a) As fools.
(b) As quacks.
(c) As deceivers.
(d) As heroes.

10. What is Valpone pretending to do when Corbaccio enters the room?
(a) Vomit.
(b) Cry.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Pray.

11. How does Sir Political Would-Be describe the two men who arrive at Celia's house?
(a) Jesters.
(b) Wise men.
(c) Clowns.
(d) Fools.

12. What does Mosca tell Corvino is the one thing left that can help save Valpone's life?
(a) The blood of a healthy man.
(b) A male companion.
(c) A specific herb.
(d) A female companion.

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

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

15. How does Corvino plan to block Celia's window?
(a) With a curtain.
(b) With bricks.
(c) With bars.
(d) With stone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What literary technique does Jonson use to write the opening of the play?

2. Which of the following terms do Mosca and Valpone use to describe their visitors?

3. Which of the following characters decides to don a disguise in the attempts of seeing Celia?

4. What sense does Mosca tell Corvino that Valpone has lost?

5. What does Valpone claim wounded him during his scuffle with Corvino?

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