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

Short Answer Questions

1. What announcement does Pedro make to Belvile, who he thinks is Antonio, after the duel is ended?

2. Why isn't Antonio able to fight in the previously arranged duel between himself and Pedro?

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

4. Why is Florinda's servant unable to tell her who Pedro is about to confront for the duel?

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

In The Rover, confusion piles upon confusion and anger piles upon anger, all as the result of people assuming that what they see, and believe to be true, actually IS true. The core element at the heart of both the play's theme and its narrative are the complications that arise when assumptions are made. Give three detailed examples of characters in The Rover seeing what they want to see instead of the reality of a situation.

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

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

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