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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. What are Frederic and Ned Blunt teasing Captain Belvile about in the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) How he is in love with Hellena.
(b) How he was banished from England
(c) How his uniform does not fit well.
(d) How he is in love with Florinda.

2. What was unusual about the author of this play?
(a) The author grew orchids as a hobby.
(b) The author was only 11 years old.
(c) The author was a woman.
(d) The author was a 90 year old man.

3. 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 painting advertising her availability hasn't yet been hung outside.
(c) The open sign hasn't yet been hung outside.
(d) The gate is closed.

4. Who does Hellena flirt with as they approach the carnival?
(a) Frederic.
(b) Ned Blunt.
(c) Captain Belvile.
(d) Captain Willmore.

5. What kind of costumes are Hellena and Florinda wearing to the carnival?
(a) Princess costumes.
(b) Circus acrobat costumes.
(c) Gypsy costumes.
(d) Courtesan costumes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Willmore wear his mask to the carnival?

2. Which suitor does Florinda's brother Pedro hope she will marry?

3. What are the women's attitudes toward the men in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What does Angellica give to Willmore after Antonio and his men depart her house?

5. Which of the following is NOT an example of foreshadowing in Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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