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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the scene that contrasts Act 2, Scene 2 accomplish its contrast?
(a) It has the female characters.
(b) Jaques analogy.
(c) There are no wrestling matches in the forest.
(d) It shows the peace of country life.

2. What were Sir Rowland and Duke Frederick when Sir Rowland was still alive?
(a) Enemies.
(b) Partners.
(c) Lovers.
(d) Friends.

3. What of Orlando's is being threatened in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) His peace of mind.
(b) His horse.
(c) His house.
(d) His safety.

4. To whom is Duke Frederick speaking to at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Rosalind.
(b) Charles.
(c) Men at court.
(d) Celia.

5. What is Duke Frederick questioning his company about in the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Duke Senior's status.
(b) Orlando's whereabouts.
(c) If Sir Rowland is really dead.
(d) Rosalind and Celia's whereabouts.

6. Who wants to speak to Jaques at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Amiens.
(b) Duke Frederick.
(c) Duke Senior.
(d) The Lords.

7. What is the rest of the herd doing while the animal Jaques is crying over suffers from its injury?
(a) Crying.
(b) Running away.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Howling.

8. For what reason does Oliver hate his brother, Orlando?
(a) Orlando is stronger.
(b) Orlando is better-looking.
(c) Orlando is smarter.
(d) Orlando is like his father.

9. When Orlando happens upon Duke Senior and his men, how does he try to take food from them?
(a) He throws rocks.
(b) He convinces them.
(c) He punches them.
(d) With his sword.

10. Where do Orlando and his traveling companion go the end of Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Arden Canyon.
(b) Arden Mountains.
(c) Forest of Arden.
(d) Valley of Arden.

11. Where do Rosalind, Celia and Touchstone arrive at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) Duke Senior's camp.
(b) Jaques' camp.
(c) The court.
(d) Forest of Arden.

12. Who meets Orlando in the beginning of Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Adam.
(b) Rosalind.
(c) Duke Frederick.
(d) Charles.

13. Who is not feeling well in Act 2, Scene 6?
(a) Adam.
(b) Corin.
(c) Orlando.
(d) Amiens.

14. What depresses Rosalind at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) She hates Duke Frederick.
(b) She and Celia do not get along.
(c) She hates the court.
(d) Her father's banishment.

15. Who is the court fool?
(a) Dennis.
(b) Charles the wrestler.
(c) Adam.
(d) Touchstone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Act 2, Scene 2 contrast?

2. What does Duke Senior tell his company about life in exile?

3. When Le Beau tell Orlando to leave, what does he tell him he is not going to receive?

4. Which attendant overhears Rosalind and Celia talking the night before they go missing?

5. Why do the women decide to dress in disguise?

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