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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Just as Don Pedro appears at the carnival, what does Florinda give Belvile?

2. What does Blunt tell Lucetta as he prepares to get into bed with her?

3. What does Moretta think of Willmore as he tries to seduce Angellica?

4. Why does Florinda run off after being rescued from Willmore?

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the things Willmore tells Florinda before he realizes who she is in the garden?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Willmore finally showing about himself as he comes upon Florinda by herself in the garden?

2. Why doesn't Angellica let Antonio kill Willmore in Act 5, Part 2?

3. How does Florinda feel about the way Pedro treats her and why?

4. What does the Epilogue say about the audience?

5. What agreement did Valeria and Frederic have that they reveal to Florinda and Belvile in Act 5?

6. Why is it significant that The Rover was written by a woman?

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

8. Why doesn't Florinda want to marry Don Antonio?

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

10. What is the overall tone of the scenes in Act 3 with Ned Blunt?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In The Rover, confusion piles upon confusion and anger piles upon anger, all as the result of people assuming that what they see, and believe to be true, actually IS true. The core element at the heart of both the play's theme and its narrative are the complications that arise when assumptions are made. Give three detailed examples of characters in The Rover seeing what they want to see instead of the reality of a situation.

Essay Topic 2

Why does Frederic agree that Blunt is justified in attacking Florinda? Why does he then hesitate after he determines Florinda might be a virtuous woman? How does this illustrate one of the core themes of The Rover in regard to how women were treated? Fully explain your answer, giving specific examples.

Essay Topic 3

What is the definition of a tyrant? What larger context is Florinda referring to when she calls Pedro a tyrant in Act 4, Scene 2? Despite his love for her, does Belvile treat Florinda as an equal? Is his regard for her any better than her brothers? Give specific examples to support your answers.

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