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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In teasing his friend as they go to the carnival, Captain Belvile refers to Willmore as what?
(a) The rover.
(b) The casanova.
(c) The sailor.
(d) The captain.

2. What does Frederic tell Willmore is very dangerous as he goes into Angellica's house for the first time?
(a) To be with an angry courtesan.
(b) To pay a courtesan money.
(c) To anger Blunt.
(d) To anger Antonio.

3. What comment does Pedro make as his servant tells him that Florinda is safe after the attack in the garden?
(a) He will get his final revenge on these men.
(b) Masquerading is a disgusting custom, leading to debauchery.
(c) Drinking and fighting are disgusting habits, leading to debauchery.
(d) Masquerading is a great custom, leading to interesting encounters.

4. What does Willmore wish for as the argument between himself and Angellica escalates as she accuses him of loving someone else?
(a) That Hellena was angry enough to leave him alone.
(b) That Hellena would sleep with him.
(c) That Angellica was angry enough to leave him alone.
(d) That Angellica would sleep with him.

5. Why do Lucetta, Sancho, and Phillippo feel safe from Blunt's retribution?
(a) They are safe because Blunt doesn't know Lucetta's name or where she lives.
(b) They are safe because they wore disguises.
(c) They are safe because they are leaving the country.
(d) They are safe because Blunt is a fool and a coward.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the playwright, the audience comes to see The Rover for what reason?

2. How does Belvile speak to the audience about his true feelings in Act 4, Scene 1?

3. Why does Florinda assume the duel is between Pedro and Belvile?

4. The Rover was first performed on stage in what year?

5. What does Belvile suddenly remember as he and Willmore walk towards Angellica's in Act 3?

(see the answer key)

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