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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. In teasing his friend as they go to the carnival, Captain Belvile refers to Willmore as what?
(a) The rover.
(b) The captain.
(c) The sailor.
(d) The casanova.

2. Who is Ned Blunt infatuated with?
(a) Angellica.
(b) Lucetta.
(c) Florinda.
(d) Valeria.

3. Which one of the following characters is NOT interested in marrying Florinda?
(a) Ned Blunt.
(b) Captain Belvile.
(c) Don Vicentio.
(d) Don Antonio.

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

5. What does Hellena intend to find at the carnival?
(a) A special cake.
(b) A good bargain.
(c) A lover.
(d) A locket.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Blunt walks away from the carnival to follow Lucetta, what do his friends comment about him?

2. What in particular do Belvile, Willmore, and the others find objectionable about Antonio?

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

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

5. What does Blunt try to take from Angellica's after the Englishmen chase off Antonio and his men?

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