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

2. What is a "double entendre"?
(a) A deadly poison that can't be tasted.
(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 word or phrase that is code for "I love you."
(d) A plot twist that the audience knows will happen, while the characters remain oblivious.

3. What does Moretta think of Willmore as he tries to seduce Angellica?
(a) He is poor and Angellica should not be involved with him.
(b) He is worthy of Angellica's affection.
(c) He is going to rob them and kill them.
(d) He is rich and Angellica should treat him well.

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

5. After stepping out of sight of the approaching Englishmen in the beginning of Act 3, what does Hellena overhear Willmore telling his friends?
(a) He professes his love for Angellica.
(b) He professes his love for the gypsy girl.
(c) He brags loudly about his many conquests.
(d) He brags happily about good a time he had with Angellica.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following characters is NOT interested in marrying Florinda?

2. What little thing do Willmore and Antonio duel over in Act 2?

3. What is unusual about the three couples at the center of the play?

4. What kind of costumes are Hellena and Florinda wearing to the carnival?

5. The three couples in The Rover will struggle in what way?

(see the answer key)

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