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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. Willmore tells Angellica that he disapproves of what as he banters with her in Act 2?
(a) War.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Gambling.
(d) Protitution.

2. Many of the characters behave according to what standard?
(a) The rules of the church.
(b) The king's commands.
(c) What they want to believe instead of what is actually in front of them.
(d) The rules of the land.

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

4. What are Frederic and Ned Blunt teasing Captain Belvile about in the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) How he was banished from England
(b) How he is in love with Hellena.
(c) How his uniform does not fit well.
(d) How he is in love with Florinda.

5. What does Angellica reveal in an aside to the audience as Willmore attempts to seduce her?
(a) Willmore's words are moving her.
(b) She intends to rob Willmore.
(c) She despises Willmore.
(d) She is truly in love with Antonio.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is a "double entendre"?

4. Why doesn't the playwright want to say anything to welcome the audience?

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

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