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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. How does Valpone react to the "private" conversation Mosca has with Voltore when escorting him away from the house?
(a) Valpone is confused by the conversation.
(b) Valpone is pleased with the conversation.
(c) Valpone is offended by the conversation.
(d) Valpone is angered by the conversation.

2. Who is responsible for identifying the two men when they arrive at Celia's home?
(a) Celia.
(b) Peregrine.
(c) Sir Political Would-Be.
(d) Lady Political Would-Be.

3. How is Celia treated by her husband?
(a) Like a child.
(b) Like a queen.
(c) Like an animal.
(d) Like a prisoner.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Valpone feel about doctors?

3. What role are the two men playing for Valpone when they arrive at Celia's home?

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

5. How long has Peregrine been traveling away from England?

Short Essay Questions

1. What con is Valpone pulling over the Venetian businessmen?

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

3. What happens when Bonario overhears Valpone threatening to rape Celia?

4. What type of boasting does Jonson express in his Prologue of the play?

5. What gifts does Corbaccio bring to Valpone when he visits?

6. What case does Voltore draw against Celia?

7. How are Nano, Castrone, and Androgyno defined in the text?

8. How do the legacy hunters react to the news that Valpone has died?

9. How does Corbaccio enter the scene when he comes to visit with Valpone?

10. What is the setting of this play?

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