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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Because he can see how much the duel with her brother is upsetting Florinda, what unexpected thing does Belvile do?
(a) He wounds Pedro.
(b) He lays his sword at Florinda's feet.
(c) He flees the scene.
(d) He calls upon his friends to help fight.

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

3. What is the typical role of a woman at the time the play was written?
(a) To run the local government only.
(b) To be seen and not heard.
(c) To sell their bodies.
(d) To travel in singing troupes.

4. Why isn't Antonio able to fight in the previously arranged duel between himself and Pedro?
(a) Because he is afraid of Pedro.
(b) Because he is against fighitng.
(c) Because he doesn't really care about Angellica.
(d) Because of the injury he suffered.

5. What does Blunt first tell his friends he is doing when they suddenly appear at his door in the beginning of Act 5?
(a) He is with a woman.
(b) He is reading.
(c) He is on his way out.
(d) He is praying.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the general attitude of men toward women in the scene at the beginning of the carnival?

4. What is the focus of Act 3, Scene 6?

5. Why doesn' t Pedro know who the Englishmen were he fought off with his sword after the attack on Florinda?

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