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

Short Answer Questions

1. Because he can see how much the duel with her brother is upsetting Florinda, what unexpected thing does Belvile do?

2. Whose honor does Belvile believe Antonio is defending in the duel with Pedro?

3. What is Blunt wearing as he tries to avoid meeting his friends by hiding in Belvile's house?

4. What does Pedro say as he enters Act 2, scene 4 disguised in a mask and ready for his duel?

5. Why is Florinda worried about Belvile at the beginning of Act 4, Scene 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the difference between a literal mask and an emotional or metaphorical mask? Give specific examples from The Rover.

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

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?

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