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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As they are flirting with each other out on the street, how does Florinda reveal her true identity to Belvile?
(a) Florinda gives Belvile back the ring he gave her.
(b) Florinda gives Belvile a kiss and then leaves.
(c) Florinda gives Belvile a picture of herself and then leaves.
(d) Florinda gives Belvile a good kick and then leaves.

2. In Angellica's bedchamber, what kind of "mask" is she showing Willmore?
(a) The mask of a hard-hearted business woman.
(b) The mask of a flirting maiden.
(c) The mask of a lover.
(d) The mask of a warrior.

3. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1, how does Belvile know that it is not possible for Willmore to approach Angellica yet?
(a) The open sign hasn't yet been hung outside.
(b) There is a red flag hanging on her door.
(c) The gate is closed.
(d) The painting advertising her availability hasn't yet been hung outside.

4. What was unusual about the author of this play?
(a) The author was a 90 year old man.
(b) The author was a woman.
(c) The author was only 11 years old.
(d) The author grew orchids as a hobby.

5. Willmore urges Angellica to be governed by her love not ___________.
(a) Gluttony.
(b) Heart.
(c) Pride.
(d) Doubt.

6. What does Florinda think of falling in love at first sight?
(a) It is dangerous.
(b) It is how she fell in love.
(c) It is romantic and sexy.
(d) It is foolish and impulsive.

7. 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?
(a) Go to the carnival.
(b) Go sailing.
(c) Go pick a fight.
(d) Go drinking.

8. Who is Angellica's servant?
(a) Phillipo.
(b) Frederic.
(c) Sancho.
(d) Moretta.

9. 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 plot twist that the audience knows will happen, while the characters remain oblivious.
(d) A deadly poison that can't be tasted.

10. Which suitor does Florinda's brother Pedro hope she will marry?
(a) Ned Blunt.
(b) Don Vicentio.
(c) Don Antonio.
(d) Captain Belvile.

11. Why doesn' t Pedro know who the Englishmen were he fought off with his sword after the attack on Florinda?
(a) They were wearing masks.
(b) They were too drunk.
(c) They have never met.
(d) They ran away too quickly.

12. What does Hellena make Willmore promise after she catches him coming out of Angellica's house?
(a) Hellena says she will never see him again unless he refuses to see Angellica
(b) Hellena says she will never see him again unless he refuses to pay her brother money.
(c) Hellena says she will never see him again unless he marries her.
(d) Hellena says she will never see him again unless he refuses to see Lucetta.

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

14. As Pedro leaves the first scene, what does he tell the maid Callis to do?
(a) Take Hellena to the carnival.
(b) Lock Florinda in her room.
(c) Lock Hellena in her room.
(d) Take the night off.

15. What does Blunt tell Lucetta as he prepares to get into bed with her?
(a) If Lucetta young handsome husband were dead, he would marry her.
(b) If Lucetta would consent, he would like to marry her.
(c) If Lucetta wouldn't mind, he likes the candle lit.
(d) If Lucetta's rich old husband were dead, he would marry her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hellena intend to get into the carnival?

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

3. What are Frederic and Ned Blunt teasing Captain Belvile about in the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What does Hellena intend to find at the carnival?

5. As he agrees to the duel, who does Don Antonio believe that the disguised Pedro really is?

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