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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 contrasts what two things?
(a) What the characters say versus how they actually feel.
(b) The Montagues and the Capulets
(c) How the characters act versus others' acting ability.
(d) Good versus evil.

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

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

4. What is the general attitude of men toward women in the scene at the beginning of the carnival?
(a) Women are sexual objects to be own or traded around.
(b) Women are lovely creatures to be worshipped.
(c) Woman are to be taken care of and loved.
(d) Women are meant to be wives and mothers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Rover is considered to be what kind of play?

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

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

4. Many of the characters behave according to what standard?

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

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