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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the play opens, who is about to go to a convent?
(a) Hellena.
(b) Valeria.
(c) Callis.
(d) Florinda.

2. What does Frederic tell Willmore is very dangerous as he goes into Angellica's house for the first time?
(a) To anger Antonio.
(b) To anger Blunt.
(c) To pay a courtesan money.
(d) To be with an angry courtesan.

3. What is Belvile's opinion of destiny as he finds himself a hopeless prisoner at Antonio's mercy?
(a) Destiny can be controlled.
(b) He doesn't believe in destiny.
(c) Destiny seems to be working against him.
(d) Destiny has favored him.

4. In Act 4, Scene 5 why is Blunt happy to see Florinda?
(a) He is going to ask her for money.
(b) He thinks she is his chance for revenge.
(c) He knows Belvile loves her.
(d) He is in love with her.

5. What does Belvile suddenly remember as he and Willmore walk towards Angellica's in Act 3?
(a) Florinda is supposed to marry Antonio tomorrow.
(b) He is late for his appointment with Angellica.
(c) He is late for meeting Florinda.
(d) He is supposed to leave tomorrow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Lucetta, Sancho, and Phillippo feel safe from Blunt's retribution?

2. What do the Englishmen decide to do to pass the time and bolster their spirits after all the women depart from the street in front of Angellica's?

3. How is Belvile taking a chance of ruining his happiness with Florinda?

4. What kind of "mask" does Willmore show Angellica in their first meeting?

5. Why doesn't the playwright want to say anything to welcome the audience?

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