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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the playwright, the audience comes to see The Rover for what reason?
(a) The amazing acrobatics they will see.
(b) To see the skimpy costumes.
(c) The witty comments they will be able to make after the play.
(d) To be moved by the beautiful acting.

2. Why is the playwright speaking in the prologue as a man?
(a) The audience is deaf.
(b) The audience is always just men.
(c) The audience prefers a male playwright over a female.
(d) The play was written by a man.

3. Angellica allows which man to come inside her house without charge, something she rarely does?
(a) Pedro.
(b) Willmore.
(c) Blunt.
(d) Antonio.

4. The Rover is considered to be what kind of play?
(a) A Restoration Comedy.
(b) Shakesperean.
(c) Situation comedy.
(d) Sketch comedy.

5. Which one of the following characters is NOT interested in marrying Florinda?
(a) Don Vicentio.
(b) Don Antonio.
(c) Captain Belvile.
(d) Ned Blunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a "double entendre"?

2. Who is Ned Blunt infatuated with?

3. The Rover contrasts what two things?

4. How does Hellena intend to get into the carnival?

5. Many of the characters behave according to what standard?

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