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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 in particular do Belvile, Willmore, and the others find objectionable about Antonio?
(a) His generosity.
(b) His lack of cooperation.
(c) His bad temper.
(d) His stinginess.

2. Why doesn't Willmore wear his mask to the carnival?
(a) He is afraid Hellena won't recognize him.
(b) He is afraid Angellica won't reconize him.
(c) He is very vain.
(d) He wants his enemies to recognize him.

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

4. What is the typical role of a woman at the time the play was written?
(a) To sell their bodies.
(b) To be seen and not heard.
(c) To run the local government only.
(d) To travel in singing troupes.

5. The three couples in The Rover will struggle in what way?
(a) To move to America.
(b) To have children.
(c) To live the way they want instead of what society wants.
(d) To live well beyond their means.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hellena intend to find at the carnival?

2. Angellica allows which man to come inside her house without charge, something she rarely does?

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

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

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

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