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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Angellica weep as she listens to the story being told by "the boy"?

2. How does Angellica respond to "the boy"?

3. What attractive woman does Willmore begin to follow as everyone heads out to the street in Act 4, Scene 3?

4. Where is Antonio's duel with Pedro to take place?

5. Who does Angellica tell Willmore he will be happier with instead of her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Which one was the true Willmore and not just a mask he donned to get his way: Willmore the contemptuous womanizer or Willmore the honest husband? Please explain your answer with at least four specific examples from The Rover.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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