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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Florinda intend to do at the carnival?
(a) Dance all night.
(b) Give a note to Captain Belvile.
(c) Run away.
(d) Kiss her future husband.

4. Just as Don Pedro appears at the carnival, what does Florinda give Belvile?
(a) A lace handkerchief.
(b) A love letter.
(c) A locket.
(d) A lock of her hair.

5. What in particular do Belvile, Willmore, and the others find objectionable about Antonio?
(a) His generosity.
(b) His bad temper.
(c) His stinginess.
(d) His lack of cooperation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Pedro challenge Don Antonio to a duel outside of Angellica's?

2. The Rover was first performed on stage in what year?

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

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

5. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1, how does Belvile know that it is not possible for Willmore to approach Angellica yet?

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