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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 Duke Senior tell his company about life in exile?

2. Who does the attendant claim is with Rosalind and Celia after overhearing them the night before?

3. What does Jaques tell the men the world is after Orlando leaves to find Adam?

4. Why has Jaques been avoiding Duke Senior?

5. Who is the only member of the group to miss the court?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Rosalind and Celia manage to find shelter in the forest?

2. How is Adam feeling when he and Orlando reach the Forest of Arden at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 6?

3. Why does Jaques not want to speak with Duke Senior in Act 2, Scene 5?

4. What is the preamble to Rosalind unveiling her true female identity in Act 5, Scene 4?

5. What does Touchstone talk about with William at the end of Act 5, Scene 1?

6. Why does Rosalind, disguised as Ganymede, intervene on Silvius and Phebe's conversation?

7. What does Duke Senior say to his men about life in the Forest of Arden?

8. Why does Duke Frederick call Oliver a villain?

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

10. What is Duke Frederick talking about with the group of men at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Touchstone plays a fool within the constructs of court. Once he leaves for the Forest of Arden, he feels like an even bigger fool and in a negative way, as opposed to his designated role as a fool at court. Using scenes and quotes within the play, show the difference between the role of fool Touchstone plays at court and the role of fool he plays in the forest. What are the differences between the two in the reader's eye? In Shakespeare's eye? In Touchstone's eye? Which fool role does Touchstone ultimately fulfill?

Essay Topic 2

Was Shakespeare attempting to empower his contemporary woman with the characters of Rosalind and Ganymede, or was he trying to expose female stereotypes? Use these two characters as the support for your response to this question. What scenes within the play show that the women are supporting your stance for this argument? Use your knowledge of Shakespearean time to deduce how Shakespeare wanted this question answered and, hence, wanted the women interpreted.

Essay Topic 3

How is "As You Like It" a pastoral play? What elements within the play contribute to the pastoral theme? Use the Forest of Arden as your platform to answer the question and use specific scenes and quotes to support your answer.

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