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

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

3. 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) To see the skimpy costumes.
(d) The witty comments they will be able to make after the play.

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

5. How do the men of the family treat Hellena and Florinda?
(a) Like slaves.
(b) Like commodities to be owned and sold.
(c) Like precious princesses.
(d) Like spoiled brats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the general attitude of men toward women in the scene at the beginning of the carnival?

2. Which one of the following characters is NOT interested in marrying Florinda?

3. What was unusual about the author of this play?

4. Who does Hellena flirt with as they approach the carnival?

5. At the beginning of the play, who has been banished, penniless from his homeland?

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