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

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

3. What is a "double entendre"?
(a) A deadly poison that can't be tasted.
(b) A word or phrase that when spoken, has a clear, simple meaning, but in context is understood as having a sexual meaning as well.
(c) A plot twist that the audience knows will happen, while the characters remain oblivious.
(d) A word or phrase that is code for "I love you."

4. As Blunt walks away from the carnival to follow Lucetta, what do his friends comment about him?
(a) He has all their money.
(b) He was a war hero.
(c) He is a great guy.
(d) He has no money with him.

5. What are the women's attitudes toward the men in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) The women are at their mercy.
(b) The women are in control.
(c) The women are falling helplessly in love.
(d) The women are angry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are Frederic and Ned Blunt teasing Captain Belvile about in the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?

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

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

5. Where do Florinda and Belvile make arrangements to meet when they see each other at the carnival?

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