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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where does Bonario wound Valpone during their scuffle?
2. After hearing the news of the rumors regarding him, in what animal carcass does Sir Politic hide?
3. Which character pretends to be possessed by the devil in the courtroom?
4. What realization about independence does Mosca make while he is addressing the audience?
5. Who threatens to rape Celia if she does not comply with his wishes?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many critics of Jonson's play argue that Jonson, as the narrator and creator of the play, is an arrogant and boastful author. Describe two moments in which Jonson appears arrogant, and argue whether or not you agree with the critics based on the two examples provided. What motivations might Jonson have for creating an arrogant persona as the narrator of this play?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Poetry is an important theme throughout the novel as it shows the level of education that many of the characters have, and there are many examples of times that poetry is used in the speech of the characters. Give two examples of poems that are used throughout the text of the play and explain how that poem is used to characterize the speaker to the audience.
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