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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Valpone offer to throw on Mosca to calm down Valpone?

2. Which article does Mosca remove from Valpone's house that suggests to Valpone that Mosca was trying to overthrow him?

3. Who announces to the courts that everything regarding Celia and Bonario's sentencing has been a mistake?

4. Why is Celia so surprised to see Valpone?

5. To whom does Valpone admit that he has been faking his illness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Valpone spends most of the time in the play pretending to be ill. Give examples of three ways that Valpone pretends to be ill and what the reaction to his devices are. Why is it important to Valpone's plan that the legacy hunters believe that he is really ill?

Essay Topic 3

Halfway through the play, Mosca is described as parasite rather than a servant. Explain what it means to be a parasite in the text of this play and argue whether or not this is a fair assessment of Mosca's character.

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