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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shows Voltore into Valpone's room?

2. Why does Mosca hurry Voltore out the door after his visit with Valpone?

3. What relationship does Mosca have with Valpone?

4. What term does Valpone use to describe his three unusual visitors?

5. Who does Mosca tell that Valpone has named his heir?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mosca react to the news that Valpone has been found out as a liar?

2. What is the reaction of the legacy hunters when they hear that Mosca has been named as Valpone's heir?

3. How does Valpone react to the final verdict in the court room?

4. Who is Voltoro?

5. How does Mosca get Lady Political Would-Be to leave Valpone's home so they can discuss finances?

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

7. What do Mosca and Corvino discuss when they think Valpone cannot hear them?

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

9. What deductions about Sir Political Would-Be's character does Peregrine make during their conversation about travel?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of the play, Valpone pleads with the audience to learn from the mistakes of the characters in the play. Explain what Valpone meant by this statement and give examples of two characters whose lessons could be learned. Finally, explain whether or not it was effective for Valpone to plead with the audience at the end of the play, and why.

Essay Topic 2

Classism is an important theme throughout the play. Explain how classism functions throughout "Valpone" and give the example of one major event in the play that bucked the system of classism. What is the effect of that action on the characters of the play?

Essay Topic 3

Valpone has three main suitors who seek to work their way into Valpone's will. Describe each of the three suitors and explain each of their methods for attempting to woo Valpone.

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