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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) Valpone will be forced to return the favor by renaming Corbaccio as his heir.
(b) Corbaccio's family is dishonest and plotting to kill the old man themselves.
(c) Corbaccio will surely outlive Valpone and can change his will again later.
(d) Valpone will greatly appreciate the gesture.

2. What animal is Valpone's name associated with?
(a) Bear.
(b) Horse.
(c) Vulture.
(d) Fox.

3. What is the powder that Valpone offers as a prize meant to restore?
(a) Youth.
(b) Lost souls.
(c) Love.
(d) Riches.

4. Who is married to Celia?
(a) Valpone.
(b) Corbaccio.
(c) Voltore.
(d) Corvino.

5. What relationship does Mosca have with Valpone?
(a) He is Valpone's son.
(b) He is Valpone's brother.
(c) He is Valpone's business partner.
(d) He is Valpone's assistant.

6. When is the only time Celia is allowed to leave the house?
(a) To go to the hairdresser.
(b) To go to the lake.
(c) To go to the grocer.
(d) To go to church.

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

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

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

10. What is Valpone willing to sacrifice in order to make Celia his?
(a) His youth.
(b) His wealth.
(c) His disguise.
(d) His health.

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

12. How many lines is the Prologue of the play?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Seven.
(c) Two.
(d) Twenty.

13. What does Voltore do for a living?
(a) He is an artist.
(b) He is a doctor.
(c) He is a jester.
(d) He is a lawyer.

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

15. What is Valpone lying about to the Venetian businessmen who have befriended him?
(a) His name.
(b) His health.
(c) His financial status.
(d) His occupation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Corbaccio wish to have restored to him?

2. Who shows Voltore into Valpone's room?

3. What is the name of Valpone's character when he arrives at Celia's?

4. Who is responsible for identifying the two men when they arrive at Celia's home?

5. How long does Valpone tell Lady Would-Be to wait before returning to him?

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