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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mosca feel about having to deceive so many people?

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

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

4. Who overhears Celia's pleadings with her husband, but does nothing to intervene?

5. Which of the following adjectives best describes Valpone as he is waiting for Mosca to return from his meeting with Corbaccio?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

There are many items in the play that are worshiped by the characters and revered almost as if they are religious artifacts. Choose two items in the play that are not religious and explain how these items are revered by characters in the play. How does Jonson create a sense of religion around items that are not religious?

Essay Topic 3

Valpone's deception of the legacy hunters is a very broad and winding plan that takes more shape than what he first planned. Explain what Valpone's initial plan of deceit was and how the plan took shape as they play progressed.

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