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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Bonario enter the room as Mosca suggests?
(a) Because he is afraid of his father.
(b) Because he does not trust Mosca.
(c) Because he does not want to miss the action.
(d) Because he is allergic to the smell of smoke.

2. Which of the following adjectives best describes Valpone as he is waiting for Mosca to return from his meeting with Corbaccio?
(a) Intimidated.
(b) Excited.
(c) Impatient.
(d) Apathetic.

3. What does Celia beg her husband not to endanger?
(a) Her chastity.
(b) Her health.
(c) Her marriage.
(d) Her beauty.

4. How does Mosca feel about having to deceive so many people?
(a) He feels guilty.
(b) He feels confused.
(c) He feels apathetic.
(d) He feels proud.

5. Who announces to the courts that everything regarding Celia and Bonario's sentencing has been a mistake?
(a) Corbaccio.
(b) Mosca.
(c) Corvino.
(d) Voltore.

6. According to the visitor, who announced that Sir Politic was planning on selling Venice in open court?
(a) Celia.
(b) Lady Politic.
(c) Voltore.
(d) Peregrine.

7. Why is Celia so surprised to see Valpone?
(a) Because he is so wealthy.
(b) Because he is so young.
(c) Because he is so healthy.
(d) Because he is so handsome.

8. Which character pretends to be possessed by the devil in the courtroom?
(a) Voltore.
(b) Corbaccio.
(c) Valpone.
(d) Corvino.

9. Which of the following is NOT a reason why Valpone does not want to continue with his fake illness?
(a) He is tired of pretending.
(b) He wants to be active again.
(c) He feels that being sick is no longer believable.
(d) He believes his symptoms are coming true.

10. Which disease does Celia beg Valpone to give her in order for her to lose her beauty?
(a) Scarlet fever.
(b) Chicken pox.
(c) Leprosy.
(d) Bubonic plague.

11. Which of the following is NOT one of the men that Valpone calls to entertain him while he awaits Mosca's return?
(a) Voltore.
(b) Castrone.
(c) Androgyno.
(d) Nano.

12. Who is blamed for the misleading case against Celia and Bonario?
(a) Valpone.
(b) Corvino.
(c) Corbaccio.
(d) Mosca.

13. What does Corbaccio call his son in open court?
(a) A knave.
(b) A disappointment.
(c) A monster.
(d) A hero.

14. What relationship does Voltore claim Celia and Bonario have?
(a) Enemies.
(b) Lovers.
(c) Siblings.
(d) Co-conspirators.

15. Who threatens to rape Celia if she does not comply with his wishes?
(a) Valpone.
(b) Bonario.
(c) Corvino.
(d) Mosca.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the poem about that Nano recites for Valpone?

2. Which character is sent to be imprisoned and whipped?

3. While hiding in the animal carcass, what does Sir Politic order his maids to do?

4. What does Valpone offer to throw on Mosca to calm down Valpone?

5. How does Mosca feel about Voltore's defense of Valpone in the court room?

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