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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Moretta think of Willmore as he tries to seduce Angellica?
(a) He is poor and Angellica should not be involved with him.
(b) He is going to rob them and kill them.
(c) He is worthy of Angellica's affection.
(d) He is rich and Angellica should treat him well.

2. What is a "double entendre"?
(a) A plot twist that the audience knows will happen, while the characters remain oblivious.
(b) A word or phrase that is code for "I love you."
(c) A deadly poison that can't be tasted.
(d) A word or phrase that when spoken, has a clear, simple meaning, but in context is understood as having a sexual meaning as well.

3. As Pedro leaves the first scene, what does he tell the maid Callis to do?
(a) Take Hellena to the carnival.
(b) Take the night off.
(c) Lock Hellena in her room.
(d) Lock Florinda in her room.

4. What is the general attitude of men toward women in the scene at the beginning of the carnival?
(a) Woman are to be taken care of and loved.
(b) Women are sexual objects to be own or traded around.
(c) Women are meant to be wives and mothers.
(d) Women are lovely creatures to be worshipped.

5. What does Florinda intend to do at the carnival?
(a) Kiss her future husband.
(b) Run away.
(c) Dance all night.
(d) Give a note to Captain Belvile.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Angellica give to Willmore after Antonio and his men depart her house?

2. Why does Angellica think Willmore is dishonorable?

3. What is unusual about the three couples at the center of the play?

4. Why can't Willmore believe Angellica is being sincere in her offer to be with him without payment?

5. Which suitor does Florinda's brother Pedro hope she will marry?

(see the answer key)

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