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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of costumes are Hellena and Florinda wearing to the carnival?
(a) Courtesan costumes.
(b) Gypsy costumes.
(c) Princess costumes.
(d) Circus acrobat costumes.

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

4. Which suitor does Florinda's father hope she will marry?
(a) Ned Blunt.
(b) Captain Belvile.
(c) Don Vicentio.
(d) Don Antonio.

5. Why doesn't the playwright want to say anything to welcome the audience?
(a) He says they should all go home.
(b) He says the audience didn't pay to get in.
(c) He says it doesn't matter.
(d) He says the play is bad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the typical role of a woman at the time the play was written?

2. The Rover contrasts what two things?

3. What is the important symbol that appears as the characters head to the carnival?

4. Which of the following is NOT an example of foreshadowing in Act 1, Scene 2?

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

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