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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Rover was first performed on stage in what year?
(a) 1650.
(b) 1777.
(c) 1772.
(d) 1677.

2. Which suitor does Florinda's father hope she will marry?
(a) Ned Blunt.
(b) Don Vicentio.
(c) Captain Belvile.
(d) Don Antonio.

3. The Rover contrasts what two things?
(a) Good versus evil.
(b) What the characters say versus how they actually feel.
(c) The Montagues and the Capulets
(d) How the characters act versus others' acting ability.

4. According to the playwright, the audience comes to see The Rover for what reason?
(a) The amazing acrobatics they will see.
(b) To see the skimpy costumes.
(c) The witty comments they will be able to make after the play.
(d) To be moved by the beautiful acting.

5. As he agrees to the duel, who does Don Antonio believe that the disguised Pedro really is?
(a) Frederic.
(b) Sancho.
(c) Willmore.
(d) Belvile.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Pedro leaves the first scene, what does he tell the maid Callis to do?

2. How does Hellena intend to get into the carnival?

3. Why doesn't the playwright want to say anything to welcome the audience?

4. What does Blunt try to take from Angellica's after the Englishmen chase off Antonio and his men?

5. Many of the characters behave according to what standard?

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