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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who, disguised as a man, still hides when she sees Pedro coming her way?

2. What would be worse torture to Belvile than being imprisoned by Antonio?

3. What does the masked woman demand that Willmore tell her as she reveals who she is?

4. What does the masked woman show Willmore as she enters his house?

5. Where is Belvile headed before he comes upon the duel between Willmore and Antonio?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is a farce? Give specific examples of how it was used in The Rover. How did these scenes differ in tone from other scenes in the play?

Essay Topic 2

Who is the one character of the play who wears no mask, literal or metaphorical? How does this provide a defining contrast to the other characters in The Rover? Discuss the contrast between this character's honesty versus the varied emotions being displayed by Willmore and Angellica. What purpose does this character serve to the subtext of The Rover? Fully explain your answer, giving specific examples.

Essay Topic 3

What might have Aphra Behn considered a virtuous woman versus a prostitute or courtesan? Using characters and situations from The Rover, discuss what could be meant by the term "virtuous woman." What makes someone virtuous? Does station in life make one more virtuous than another?

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