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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the rumors, to which country was Sir Politic planning on selling Venice to?

2. Which of the following characters does NOT enter Valpone's home with the intent to fight against his named heir?

3. Who does Sir Politic entrust with his plans to take over Italy?

4. Who does Mosca name as heir in his will?

5. What is the name of the Senate, or Court Hose?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the characters in the novel spend much time trying to make another character look like a fool. This act is called "gulling". Choose two examples of gulling as they appear in the text, and explain what the outcomes of these intentions were. In the end, which characters are made to look like the biggest fools of all?

Essay Topic 2

The truth of Valpone's plan is eventually revealed through a series of events that lead to Valpone's demise. Explain how the court system eventually found out about Valpone's deceit and what effect it had on the court cases that were being tried at that time.

Essay Topic 3

Historians have long struggled to classify "Valpone" as either a tragedy or a comedy. Briefly explain the characteristics of each genre and argue which category you believe "Valpone" belongs to, and why.

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