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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 adjectives best describes Sir Political Would-Be?
(a) Gullible.
(b) Sneaky.
(c) Insecure.
(d) Courageous.

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

3. What term does Valpone use to describe his three unusual visitors?
(a) Beggars.
(b) Vermin.
(c) Jesters.
(d) Fools.

4. What is the name of Valpone's character when he arrives at Celia's?
(a) The Prince of Milan.
(b) The Scoto of Manuta.
(c) The Priest of Venice.
(d) The Jester of Basillica.

5. Who does Mosca claim offered their virginal daughter to Valpone?
(a) The doctor.
(b) The seamstress.
(c) The butcher.
(d) The priest.

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

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

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

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

10. What article does Valpone urge passersby to throw to him in the hopes of winning a prize?
(a) Their hats.
(b) Their hankerchiefs.
(c) Their scarves.
(d) Their gloves.

11. Who does Mosca tell Voltore he is sure will be named Valpone's heir?
(a) Voltore.
(b) Mosca.
(c) Castrone.
(d) Nano.

12. Which of the following is NOT something that Sir Political Would-Be attempts to educate Peregrine on during their discussion?
(a) How to survive in a strange city.
(b) How to save money during travel.
(c) How to make friends with foreigners.
(d) How to be an expert traveler.

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

14. During what era is Valpone's story set?
(a) The 1800's.
(b) The 1700's.
(c) The 1500's.
(d) The 1600's.

15. What does Jonson hope is the main thing audiences take away from his play?
(a) Meaning.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Laughter.
(d) Art.

Short Answer Questions

1. What violence does Mosca ask Corvino to carry out against Valpone?

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

3. What event does Corvino tell his wife to dress for after his conversation with Mosca?

4. What is Valpone lying about to the Venetian businessmen who have befriended him?

5. What does Jonson express that he hopes his play will be?

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