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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the poem about that Nano recites for Valpone?

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

3. Whose dead body does Corvino threaten to tie to Celia's body if she refuses him?

4. How does Mosca convince Corbaccio's son that he is sensitive?

5. Who runs to Celia's aide when she is threatened to be raped?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

There is a strict caste system in the world in which Valpone resides. Describe each of the levels of the caste system, who lives in each level, and how the levels can be identified by the audience, either through reading the text or watching a production of the play on stage.

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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