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

Short Answer Questions

1. What realization about independence does Mosca make while he is addressing the audience?

2. Which court official is sent out into the streets to search for Mosca?

3. Who lectures Peregrine on how to be a Gentleman in Venice?

4. According to the visitor, who announced that Sir Politic was planning on selling Venice in open court?

5. What does Lady Would-Be mistake Peregrine for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Valpone has two main women in his life, Celia and Lady Would-Be. Briefly describe each woman and explain her relationship with Valpone. Then, describe the ways that they each act to alter Valpone's life and death.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Most of the characters in the novel have an animal that is associated with their names. Choose two characters in the play and explain the animal that is associated with their names. Then, explain whether or not you believe this animal to be an appropriate association with the character, and why.

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