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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 three couples in The Rover will struggle in what way?
(a) To live well beyond their means.
(b) To have children.
(c) To live the way they want instead of what society wants.
(d) To move to America.

2. What does Frederic tell Willmore is very dangerous as he goes into Angellica's house for the first time?
(a) To anger Blunt.
(b) To be with an angry courtesan.
(c) To pay a courtesan money.
(d) To anger Antonio.

3. Which of the following is NOT an example of foreshadowing in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Belvile's calling Willmore the rover.
(b) Blunt's comment about being robbed by prostitutes.
(c) Pedro's comment that Florinda will find true love.
(d) Frederic's comment that he hopes Luceta will teach Blunt a lesson.

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

5. Who is Angellica's servant?
(a) Frederic.
(b) Sancho.
(c) Moretta.
(d) Phillipo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Angellica give to Willmore after Antonio and his men depart her house?

2. As he agrees to the duel, who does Don Antonio believe that the disguised Pedro really is?

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

4. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1, how does Belvile know that it is not possible for Willmore to approach Angellica yet?

5. According to the playwright, the audience comes to see The Rover for what reason?

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