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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. As he agrees to the duel, who does Don Antonio believe that the disguised Pedro really is?
(a) Willmore.
(b) Sancho.
(c) Frederic.
(d) Belvile.

2. Angellica allows which man to come inside her house without charge, something she rarely does?
(a) Pedro.
(b) Willmore.
(c) Antonio.
(d) Blunt.

3. Why is the playwright speaking in the prologue as a man?
(a) The audience prefers a male playwright over a female.
(b) The audience is always just men.
(c) The audience is deaf.
(d) The play was written by a man.

4. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1, how does Belvile know that it is not possible for Willmore to approach Angellica yet?
(a) There is a red flag hanging on her door.
(b) The open sign hasn't yet been hung outside.
(c) The painting advertising her availability hasn't yet been hung outside.
(d) The gate is closed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the important symbol that appears as the characters head to the carnival?

2. As Pedro leaves the first scene, what does he tell the maid Callis to do?

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

4. What is a "double entendre"?

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

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