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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. What does a furious Belvile do to Willmore after he discovers him attacking Florinda?

3. What happens when Willmore challenges Antonio to a duel?

4. Who besides Willmore determines he also has an appointment with Angellica for which he has paid her fee?

5. Where do Frederic, Belvile, and Pedro head off to after Frederic relates his funny story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is a farce? Give specific examples of how it was used in The Rover. How did these scenes differ in tone from other scenes in the play?

Essay Topic 2

One of the larger themes of the play seems to be warning women to beware of the charms of men. Give four specific examples of this. Are there examples of men falling to the charms of women? How is this interpreted differently in the subtext of The Rover?

Essay Topic 3

Pedro can easily see through Antonio's mask as they both vie for Angellica's attention. Why can't Pedro see through the disguises of Florinda and Hellena? What about the sisters or Pedro makes it easier for him to be deceived? What greater thematic point of The Rover does this illustrate?

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