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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Charles come to court to warn Oliver about?
(a) That he will be bankrupt.
(b) That Orlando will kill him.
(c) That the peasants are revolting.
(d) That Orlando will wrestle him.

2. What does Celia wish she could do when Rosalind is dismissed from the court?
(a) Go with Rosalind.
(b) Apologize to Rosalind.
(c) Find Rosalind's father.
(d) Keep Rosalind there.

3. To whom does Jaques liken the herd of animals?
(a) People in court.
(b) His brothers.
(c) The Lords.
(d) A gang.

4. What does Orlando's visitor warn Orlando that he must do?
(a) Usurp Duke Frederick's power.
(b) Take back his inheritance.
(c) Kill Oliver.
(d) Leave.

5. Who is the only member of the group to miss the court?
(a) Celia.
(b) Rosalind.
(c) Jaques.
(d) Touchstone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is not feeling well in Act 2, Scene 6?

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

3. Where is Amiens at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 5?

4. What does Orlando find in the forest?

5. What does Duke Frederick say will happen to Oliver if he fails to find Orlando in the allotted time?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Le Beau tell Orlando to leave immediately after the wrestling match?

2. Why does Touchstone call the singers in Act 5, Scene 3, foolish?

3. Why is Orlando reluctant to leave the court?

4. Why does Celia decide to name herself Aliena while in disguise?

5. How does Rosalind find out about Orlando's feelings for her?

6. Why is Jaques crying over an injured deer in the forest?

7. Why do Rosalind and Celia decide to wear disguises to the Forest of Arden?

8. Why does Touchstone think marrying Audrey in the forest will be a benefit?

9. Why does Oliver, the eldest son of the deceased Sir Rowland, pay for Jaques' education but will not give Orlando his inheritance?

10. What does Rosalind say to the audience at the play's finale?

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