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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. What is a "double entendre"?
(a) A word or phrase that when spoken, has a clear, simple meaning, but in context is understood as having a sexual meaning as well.
(b) A word or phrase that is code for "I love you."
(c) A plot twist that the audience knows will happen, while the characters remain oblivious.
(d) A deadly poison that can't be tasted.

2. Which one of the following characters is NOT interested in marrying Florinda?
(a) Don Vicentio.
(b) Ned Blunt.
(c) Captain Belvile.
(d) Don Antonio.

3. Why does Behn choose to have a male playwright to speak in the Prologue?
(a) Behn is a man.
(b) Behn is poking fun at woman.
(c) To make a point about the role of woman in society.
(d) To make a point about the costumes of male characters.

4. In teasing his friend as they go to the carnival, Captain Belvile refers to Willmore as what?
(a) The sailor.
(b) The rover.
(c) The casanova.
(d) The captain.

5. What is unusual about the three couples at the center of the play?
(a) They are all circus performers.
(b) Two of the couples involve the same man.
(c) They are children.
(d) Two of the couples involve the same woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which suitor does Florinda's brother Pedro hope she will marry?

2. What is the typical role of a woman at the time the play was written?

3. Who does Hellena flirt with as they approach the carnival?

4. Where do Florinda and Belvile make arrangements to meet when they see each other at the carnival?

5. What in particular do Belvile, Willmore, and the others find objectionable about Antonio?

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