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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When Mosca is addressing the audience after meeting with Corvino, how many times is he interrupted by other characters?

4. How many witnesses do Celia and Bonario call to defend them?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many characters in the play spend time on the stage in disguise. Explain two disguises that were used by characters in the play and what effect the disguises had on the plot of the play.

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

At the end of the play, Valpone pleads with the audience to learn from the mistakes of the characters in the play. Explain what Valpone meant by this statement and give examples of two characters whose lessons could be learned. Finally, explain whether or not it was effective for Valpone to plead with the audience at the end of the play, and why.

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