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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who overhears Celia's pleadings with her husband, but does nothing to intervene?

2. How does Mosca feel about having to deceive so many people?

3. What does Celia beg her husband not to endanger?

4. Who is called as the main witness against Celia?

5. What does Corbaccio call his son in open court?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the characters in this play are characterized by their greed, although it is not always a greed of money. Create a list of three things that characters in this play are greedy for, and then choose one character that you think best exemplifies this type of greed and explain why.

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

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.

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