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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Blunt do when he apologizes to Florinda for attacking her?

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

3. As all the characters are moving about the town in Act 4, what attractive woman begins to follow Willmore?

4. Who comes into Angellica's disguised in men's clothing as she argues with Willmore?

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Pedro can easily see through Antonio's mask as they both vie for Angellica's attention. Why can't Pedro see through the disguises of Florinda and Hellena? What about the sisters or Pedro makes it easier for him to be deceived? What greater thematic point of The Rover does this illustrate?

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