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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Willmore angry as he enters the garden and sees Florinda waiting for Belvile?
(a) He is angry with Belvile and Frederic for letting him drink too much.
(b) He is angry with Belvile and Blunt for leaving him alone.
(c) He is angry with Belvile and Frederic for leaving him alone.
(d) He is angry with Hellena and Belvile for leaving him alone.

2. Why doesn't Willmore wear his mask to the carnival?
(a) He wants his enemies to recognize him.
(b) He is afraid Angellica won't reconize him.
(c) He is very vain.
(d) He is afraid Hellena won't recognize him.

3. According to Blunt, what kind of things could Lucetta teach the prostitutes of England?
(a) A lesson in generosity .
(b) A love song about France.
(c) A song about Italy.
(d) A lesson in love.

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

5. Why do Lucetta, Sancho, and Phillippo feel safe from Blunt's retribution?
(a) They are safe because Blunt is a fool and a coward.
(b) They are safe because Blunt doesn't know Lucetta's name or where she lives.
(c) They are safe because they wore disguises.
(d) They are safe because they are leaving the country.

6. 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 run the local government only.
(d) To sell their bodies.

7. At the beginning of the play, who has been banished, penniless from his homeland?
(a) Don Vicentio.
(b) Don Antonio.
(c) Captain Belvile.
(d) Don Pedro.

8. Even though she is angry with Willmore, what does Hellena realize about him as he tries to explain where he has been?
(a) Hellena confesses she can't be angry with him because he is so handsome.
(b) Hellena confesses she can't be angry with him because she does not care about him.
(c) Hellena confesses she can't be angry with him because he is obviously telling the truth.
(d) Hellena confesses she can't be angry with him because he lies so flatteringly.

9. Just as Don Pedro appears at the carnival, what does Florinda give Belvile?
(a) A locket.
(b) A love letter.
(c) A lock of her hair.
(d) A lace handkerchief.

10. Which of the following is NOT an example of foreshadowing in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Frederic's comment that he hopes Luceta will teach Blunt a lesson.
(b) Belvile's calling Willmore the rover.
(c) Pedro's comment that Florinda will find true love.
(d) Blunt's comment about being robbed by prostitutes.

11. What does Angellica overhear Willmore telling Hellena as she comes onto the scene with her servant?
(a) Willmore professing that he loves only Angellica.
(b) Willmore professing that he is not capable of love.
(c) Willmore professing that he loves only Hellena.
(d) Willmore professing that he loves only Florinda.

12. What lie does Willmore tell Hellena when she approaches from the shadows in the first scene of Act 3?
(a) He has been with Angellica.
(b) He has spent the whole day looking for her.
(c) He has been with his friends all day.
(d) He has been out to sea.

13. What kind of "mask" is Hellena showing to Willmore as she catches him coming out of Angellica's house?
(a) Hellena puts on a mask of a nun as she pretends to be falling for him.
(b) Hellena puts on a mask of indifference as she pretends not to be falling for him.
(c) Hellena puts on a mask of hatred as she pretends not to be falling for him.
(d) Hellena puts on a mask of a true lover as she pretends to be falling for him.

14. The three couples in The Rover will struggle in what way?
(a) To move to America.
(b) To live well beyond their means.
(c) To live the way they want instead of what society wants.
(d) To have children.

15. According to the playwright, the audience comes to see The Rover for what reason?
(a) To be moved by the beautiful acting.
(b) To see the skimpy costumes.
(c) The amazing acrobatics they will see.
(d) The witty comments they will be able to make after the play.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The Rover contrasts what two things?

3. After stepping out of sight of the approaching Englishmen in the beginning of Act 3, what does Hellena overhear Willmore telling his friends?

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

5. How does Pedro react when he sees Willmore, Belvile, and Frederic in his garden?

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