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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Orlando take to leave Turkey?

2. What is mentioned that sends Orlando into a deep depression after awakening from his first deep sleep?

3. What is the name of the woman Orlando finds that he has married after his banquet?

4. At what time does Orlando come out on his balcony to accept his reward at his banquet?

5. When Orlando finish his first self-enforced seclusion, how does seem compared to earlier?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in Turkey on the seventh day of Orlando's sleep in Chapter 3?

2. What occurs after Orlando begins refurbishing his country estate?

3. Why is Orlando unable to adapt to the gypsy way of life after going to live with them?

4. Describe the actions of the three women who begin dancing around Orlando as he sleeps in Turkey.

5. How does Orlando's writing style change after his second bout of reclusion?

6. What punishment does the king give to Orlando after he ends his fling with Sasha?

7. How is the atmosphere at Orlando's estate described during his banquet celebrating his dukedom?

8. How is Orlando's work ethic as ambassador in Constantinople described?

9. What happens when Orlando arrives at the inn to meet Sasha so they can run away together?

10. How does Orlando react to Nicolas Greene's satirical piece about him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of solitude is one presented early in the book and follows Orlando throughout all stages of life.

Part 1.) What role might Orlando's inability to feel comfortable in social situations have on his need for solitude?

Part 2.) What is telling of Orlando's nature and ability to cope with issues of life based on his search for solitude in the book?

Part 3.) What is responsible for Orlando's escape from solitude, and what is significant about this?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Orlando's portrayal as a man and a woman in the book. Which gender appears to make Orlando happy and whole, and what is significant about this?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the biographical nature of the book. What evidence is present in the book to suggest the author is criticizing the methods of biographical writing?

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