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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. To whom is Duke Frederick speaking to at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

2. What does Duke Senior tell his company he wants to do?

3. For what did Orlando's father intend the crowns to go toward?

4. Who tells Corin that if he cannot remember the one time he fell in love, then he has never really been in love?

5. Where do Rosalind, Celia and Touchstone arrive at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Orlando reluctant to leave the court?

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

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

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

5. What do Jaques and Orlando argue about in Act 3, Scene 2?

6. How does Oliver prove to Orlando that his love for Aliena is true love?

7. How does Celia calm down Rosalind, who is upset that Orlando is late for their lesson on love?

8. Why does Jaques encourage Amiens to continue singing at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 5?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While disguised as Ganymede, Rosalind grills Orlando on how relationships change between a man and a woman after nuptials. Other instances within the play make comments about the nature of marriage between men and women. Pick a scene from "As You Like It" that discusses the nature of marriage and how it changes a man and woman. How is the dynamic shown/explained? Why does Shakespeare include this question in the play? Use specific examples and quotes from the play to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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