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

Short Answer Questions

1. What confuses Belvile about the speech Pedro gives before the duel in Act 4, Scene 2?

2. How does Belvile speak to the audience about his true feelings in Act 4, Scene 1?

3. What condition is Antonio in as he comes into the room where he is holding Belvile prisoner?

4. Why does Florinda assume the duel is between Pedro and Belvile?

5. Who helps Florinda escape the room where Pedro locked her up?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Give three examples of "double entendre" in The Rover. What purpose do they serve to the plot of the play?

Essay Topic 2

How do the scenes in which Blunt is tricked by Lucetta function to lay the groundwork for his important role in the play's climax? What, specifically, does he do in the last scene of Act 4 that plays such a pivotal role?

Essay Topic 3

Willmore seems to continually frustrate or infuriate Belvile. Give three examples of this occurring in The Rover. Do think Willmore's gaffes are intentional? What purpose do they serve to the plot or theme of the play?

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