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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. With whom is Jaques at the beginning of Act IV, Scene 2?
2. What do the men sing about as they parade at the end of Act 4, Scene 2?
3. What does Rosalind do at first when Orlando shows up for his lesson?
4. About whom are Rosalind and Celia talking at the beginning of Act 4, Scene 3, when Silvius arrives?
5. To whom does Jaques want to parade with the dead animal?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Everyone seems to enjoy life in the forest and feels liberated once entering the country, except for Touchstone and Jaques. Using these two characters and their arguments, explain their side of the argument and why they do not feel comfortable in the forest and what helps them change their attitudes toward the end. What side of Shakespeare's contemporary society do you believe they represent? Remember to use quotes and examples from the play to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
There are many role changes within "As You Like It," and some involve the social ladder. What role change within the play shows the reader an interchange of social status? Who are the characters and how is the change shown? Why does Shakespeare include this role change? Use specific examples and quotes from the play to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Rosalind and Celia choose the names "Ganymede" and "Celia" as their aliases when in disguise. What is the meaning behind these names? Why do they choose these specific names? What is the significance of these names in "As You Like It"? Use quotes and information from the text to support your answer.
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