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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jonson say is the reason why he wants to write a play?
(a) He wants to see his own name in print.
(b) He wants to tell stories; they are in his blood.
(c) He wants to create something enjoyable.
(d) He wants to create a piece of artwork.

2. How long has Peregrine been traveling away from England?
(a) Seven weeks.
(b) Seven months.
(c) Seven years.
(d) Seven days.

3. Who does Mosca suggest Corbaccio disinherit?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His wife.
(c) His business partner.
(d) His son.

4. Who successfully wins the prize that Valpone is offering to the passersby?
(a) Peregrine.
(b) Sir Political Would-Be.
(c) Celia.
(d) Lady Politcal Would-Be.

5. Which part of Corbaccio is failing?
(a) His hearing.
(b) His sight.
(c) His voice.
(d) His memory.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Corbaccio react when he hears that Valpone's health is failing?

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

3. Who shows Voltore into Valpone's room?

4. What does Voltore do for a living?

5. How does Corvino think Celia has betrayed him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Valpone's behavior change once Voltore has left his sick room?

2. How does Valpone react to Mosca's torment of Voltore?

3. Why do Corbaccio, Voltore, and Mosca head to the courts to press charges?

4. What is the setting of this play?

5. What does Mosca confess to Voltore when he is showing him out of Valpone's room?

6. Who is Celia and what is Valpone's reaction to her?

7. How does Corvino react to Valpone's physical state when he enters the room during their first visit?

8. What type of acrostic does Jonson employ in his Prologue?

9. How does Valpone elicit Celia to throw down her handkerchief?

10. What plan does Mosca hatch to get Corbaccio into Valpone's will?

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