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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Celia tell Rosalind to convince her that Orlando is not a traitor?
(a) He has been helping Rosalind's father.
(b) Rosalind has heard how he feels with her own ears.
(c) He has always been loyal to the court.
(d) He writes her many poems.

2. When Oliver arrives, what does he give to Rosalind, claiming it belongs to Orlando?
(a) A goodbye letter.
(b) A bloody handkerchief.
(c) An engagement ring.
(d) His prince crown.

3. Why does Rosalind become angry with Orlando at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 4?
(a) He leaves the forest.
(b) He badmouths Rosalind to Ganymede.
(c) He does not show up.
(d) He falls for Celia.

4. What does Rosalind persuade Celia to pretend to be?
(a) A minister.
(b) A jester.
(c) A beggar.
(d) A peasant.

5. Who converts Duke Frederick in the forest while he's on the way to kill his brother?
(a) A hermit.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A priest.
(d) A goddess.

6. What does Rosalind suggest that Orlando start with, instead of a kiss, in his quest for Rosalind's love?
(a) A hug.
(b) A handshake.
(c) A letter.
(d) Conversation.

7. What is the subject matter of the song that Touchstone requests in Act 5, Scene 3?
(a) Love in the spring.
(b) City life being better than country life.
(c) Falsehoods about marriage.
(d) Everyone's stupidty.

8. To whom does Jaques want to parade with the dead animal?
(a) Touchstone.
(b) Rosalind.
(c) The duke.
(d) Orlando.

9. About whom are Rosalind and Celia talking at the beginning of Act 4, Scene 3, when Silvius arrives?
(a) Phebe.
(b) Orlando.
(c) Duke Senior.
(d) Silvius.

10. What does Touchstone call his wedding ceremony to Audrey?
(a) A sham.
(b) A dream.
(c) A benefit.
(d) A laugh.

11. To what does Rosalind compare Orlando's love when he shows up for his lesson?
(a) A beetle.
(b) A fly.
(c) A snail.
(d) A worm.

12. What does Rosalind do at first when Orlando shows up for his lesson?
(a) Ignores him.
(b) Embraces him.
(c) Cries.
(d) Slaps him.

13. How does Touchstone feel about his pending wedding?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sullen.
(c) Neutral.
(d) Excited.

14. What is Jaques doing at the beginning of Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) Writing.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Singing.

15. What part of the animal does Jaques suggest they should put on?
(a) The hoofs.
(b) The horns.
(c) The hide.
(d) The tail.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Audrey upset at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1?

2. What does Touchstone decide after his conversation with Jaques at the end of Act 3, Scene 3?

3. To where does Oliver say he brought Orlando after the encounter with the lion?

4. For what does Ganymede berate Jaques when they encounter each other in the forest?

5. Whom does Rosalind liken Orlando's hair to while badmouthing him to Celia?

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