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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. How can Belvile win his freedom from Antonio in Act 4?
(a) Leaving the city immediately.
(b) Pay Antonio a large sum of money.
(c) Taking Antonio's place in the duel to be fought tomorrow morning.
(d) Taking Antonio's place in the duel to be fought at midnight.

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

3. Where does Blunt end up after he leaves Lucetta's house?
(a) Naked in the woods.
(b) Naked in the ocean.
(c) Naked in the sewer.
(d) Naked, roaming the streets lost.

4. Why does Behn choose to have a male playwright to speak in the Prologue?
(a) Behn is poking fun at woman.
(b) Behn is a man.
(c) To make a point about the role of woman in society.
(d) To make a point about the costumes of male characters.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Angellica reveal in an aside to the audience as Willmore attempts to seduce her?

2. The Rover contrasts what two things?

3. Who comes into Angellica's disguised in men's clothing as she argues with Willmore?

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

5. Why is Willmore angry as he enters the garden and sees Florinda waiting for Belvile?

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