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

2. Florinda can't stand which of her possible suitors?
(a) Don Vincentio.
(b) Ned Blunt.
(c) Don Antonio.
(d) Captain Belvile.

3. Florinda is in love with which of the following characters?
(a) Don Antonio.
(b) Don Vencentio.
(c) Ned Blunt.
(d) Captain Belvile.

4. What is the important symbol that appears as the characters head to the carnival?
(a) The secret note.
(b) The mask.
(c) The rose.
(d) The rover.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In teasing his friend as they go to the carnival, Captain Belvile refers to Willmore as what?

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

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

5. Why is the playwright speaking in the prologue as a man?

(see the answer key)

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