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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a "double entendre"?
(a) A plot twist that the audience knows will happen, while the characters remain oblivious.
(b) A word or phrase that when spoken, has a clear, simple meaning, but in context is understood as having a sexual meaning as well.
(c) A deadly poison that can't be tasted.
(d) A word or phrase that is code for "I love you."

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

3. Why does Willmore offer to join forces and finances with the other merchants of the town?
(a) To go to the carnival.
(b) To start a war.
(c) To destroy Don Antonio.
(d) To afford to be with Angellica.

4. What does Florinda do to test Belvile's love for her as they are standing around with Frederica and Valeria?
(a) She gives him a complicated quiz.
(b) While still in disguise, she offers him a ring as a token of her affection.
(c) She removes her disguise and offers him a ring as a token of her affection.
(d) While still in disguise, she offers him a lock of her hair as a token of her affection.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the playwright speaking in the prologue as a man?

2. How do the men of the family treat Hellena and Florinda?

3. Willmore tells Angellica that he disapproves of what as he banters with her in Act 2?

4. What kind of "mask" is Hellena showing to Willmore as she catches him coming out of Angellica's house?

5. As the play opens, who is about to go to a convent?

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