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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why isn't Phillippo jealous of Lucetta flirting with Blunt?
(a) Although Blunt has money, he is a complete fool.
(b) Although Blunt has money, he is very ugly.
(c) Phillippo doesn't care about Lucetta.
(d) Phillippo knows he will kill Blunt anyway.

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

5. What does Blunt notice about Lucetta's home as he is led through it by Sancho in the second scene of Act 3?
(a) Her home is poorly decorated.
(b) Her home seems amiss.
(c) Her home is very dirty.
(d) Her home is richly decorated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't Willmore believe Angellica is being sincere in her offer to be with him without payment?

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

3. What kind of costumes are Hellena and Florinda wearing to the carnival?

4. As the play opens, who is about to go to a convent?

5. What was unusual about the author of this play?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what purposes is Hellena using the story of the unfaithful lover she tells Willmore and Angellica when she is disguised as a man in Act 4?

2. The Rover is considered to be what type of play?

3. Why does Florinda rush in and try to stop the duel between Pedro and Belvile?

4. What core theme of The Rover is becoming clear as Antonio mistakes his prisoner Belvile for Willmore?

5. Does Moretta wear any kind of a mask?

6. What reasons does the playwright give for people attending the play?

7. Why was it so easy for Lucetta to trick Blunt?

8. Is Willmore being truthful with Angellica at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?

9. How does Florinda walk past Pedro on the street without him recognizing her?

10. Why does Willmore believe Hellena disguised as a gypsy is a woman of quality?

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