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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. Who meets Orlando in the beginning of Act 2, Scene 3?

2. Whom does Duke Frederick summon after hearing about Rosalind and Celia's disappearance?

3. How does the member of the group who misses the court feel out in the country?

4. What injured animal is Jaques crying over near the river?

5. Who gives Orlando some traveling money once he leaves the estate?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rosalind come to first speak with Orlando?

2. How does Jaques liken the injured deer to life at court?

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

4. How does Touchstone get Audrey to agree to marry him?

5. Why is Celia upset with Rosalind at the end of Act 4, Scene I?

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

7. Why does Duke Frederick summon Oliver after learning of Rosalind and Celia's disappearance?

8. What are the stipulations Duke Frederick gives Oliver in the event that he does not find Orlando?

9. Why does Touchstone dislike the forest?

10. What is the song about that the men sing on their way to Duke Senior in Act 4, Scene 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jaques discusses the seven stages of a man's life with Duke Senior's men in the forest. Explain Jaques' dissertation on the seven stages and how they directly apply to Shakespeare's contemporary time. Could this possibly be Shakespeare's own doctrine that he is inserting into the play? Use specific examples and quotes from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

When Orlando first happens upon Duke Senior and his men in the forest, he draw his sword. Duke Senior gives Orlando a lesson in politeness, which surprises Orlando. Construct a clear thesis for the meaning behind this scene and what purpose it serves within "As You Like It." What lesson is Shakespeare attempting to teach the reader? Does it deal with politeness? War? Support your answer with specific scenes and quotes from the play.

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