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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. From what part of her body is Celia dragged by Corvino after the visit from the Medicine Man?
(a) Her clothing.
(b) Her leg.
(c) Her hair.
(d) Her arm.

2. Why does Mosca hurry Voltore out the door after his visit with Valpone?
(a) To make room for another visitor.
(b) Because Voltore does not have enough money to stay longer.
(c) Because Mosca does not want Valpone to overhear their conversation.
(d) Because Voltore can see that Valpone is not really sick.

3. How does Corbaccio react when he hears that Valpone's health is failing?
(a) He is excited.
(b) He is deeply saddened.
(c) He is apathetic.
(d) He is confused.

4. Which of the following is NOT a reason Mosca gives to Corbaccio for renaming Valpone as his own heir?
(a) Corbaccio's family is dishonest and plotting to kill the old man themselves.
(b) Valpone will be forced to return the favor by renaming Corbaccio as his heir.
(c) Valpone will greatly appreciate the gesture.
(d) Corbaccio will surely outlive Valpone and can change his will again later.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What article does Valpone urge passersby to throw to him in the hopes of winning a prize?

2. How long has Valpone been pretending to be sick when Voltoro arrives?

3. What does Valpone say that riches are better than?

4. How does Valpone react to the "private" conversation Mosca has with Voltore when escorting him away from the house?

5. How many lines is the Prologue of the play?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Peregrine exact his revenge against Sir Politic?

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

3. Why does Jonson lay out the entire plot of his play for the audience?

4. How does Corbaccio's arrival at Valpone's home after Bonario has left open the door for a new plan to hatch in their scheme to disinherit Corbaccio's son?

5. What plot does Mosca attempt to trick Corvino into joining with him, and what is Corvino's reaction?

6. How does Peregrine treat Sir Political Would-Be once he realizes that the man is gullible?

7. How does Sir Politic react to the gossip that Peregrine is spreading about him?

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

9. What do Sir Political Would be and Peregrine discuss when they meet outside Corvino's home?

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

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