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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Corin say is trying to pursue a woman when he arrives on the scene?

2. What does Rosalind tell Orlando that she is that will help her bring Rosalind to Orlando?

3. What does Rosalind think about Oliver at the end of Act 4, Scene 3?

4. Who calls Orlando a fool for marring the trees in the forest with his verses?

5. To what does Rosalind compare Orlando's love when he shows up for his lesson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Love at first sight is a prominent theme within any Shakespeare play. How is love at first sight shown in "As You Like It" and how does it develop? What is the validity of the love at first sight within the play? Using examples and quotes from the play, prove whether or not Shakespeare believed in love at first sight or if he is patronizing the concept.

Essay Topic 2

Rosalind and Celia don disguises when they enter the Forest of Arden. Using these two characters, present a clear thesis for what these disguises represent within the play. Think about the context in which the play was written (i.e., Shakespeare's time). Do these disguises prove positive or negative for the characters who wear them? Use specific examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What is the meaning behind the title "As You Like It"? Does is specifically link to any themes, symbolism or characters within the play? Does it have a loose meaning? Does it not have any meaning at all? Support your answer with specific examples and quotes from the text.

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