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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why does Behn choose to have a male playwright to speak in the Prologue?
(a) Behn is a man.
(b) To make a point about the costumes of male characters.
(c) To make a point about the role of woman in society.
(d) Behn is poking fun at woman.
2. What does Hellena intend to find at the carnival?
(a) A good bargain.
(b) A special cake.
(c) A lover.
(d) A locket.
3. Florinda is in love with which of the following characters?
(a) Ned Blunt.
(b) Captain Belvile.
(c) Don Antonio.
(d) Don Vencentio.
4. As Pedro leaves the first scene, what does he tell the maid Callis to do?
(a) Lock Florinda in her room.
(b) Lock Hellena in her room.
(c) Take Hellena to the carnival.
(d) Take the night off.
5. What does Florinda intend to do at the carnival?
(a) Give a note to Captain Belvile.
(b) Kiss her future husband.
(c) Run away.
(d) Dance all night.
Short Answer Questions
1. What was unusual about the author of this play?
2. What is the typical role of a woman at the time the play was written?
3. How does Hellena intend to get into the carnival?
4. The Rover is considered to be what kind of play?
5. The Rover contrasts what two things?
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