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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the Russian girl whom Orlando begins a scandalous affair with?
(a) Sasha.
(b) Euphrosyne.
(c) Clorinda.
(d) Favilla.

2. How old is Orlando at the beginning of the book?
(a) 20.
(b) 18.
(c) 16.
(d) 19.

3. What prevents Orlando from marrying Euphrosyne?
(a) The Great Frost.
(b) The queen.
(c) His mother.
(d) The king.

4. What does the author say is Orlando's only problem about his physical appearance?
(a) He is clumsy.
(b) He is fat.
(c) He is ugly.
(d) He is short.

5. What time does Orlando plan to meet his Russian lover at an Inn to run away with her?
(a) Midnight.
(b) 11 p.m.
(c) Noon.
(d) 2 a.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. What war does Queen Elizabeth not send Orlando to because she fears his good looks would be tarnished?

2. What is the name of the sweet religious girl Orlando begins seeing who does not like the sight of blood?

3. What is the name of Orlando's most serious flame in the royal court who comes from a noble Irish family?

4. What language do Orlando and the Russian girl he begins seeing both speak that makes them bond?

5. What is the name of the person who takes over the throne after Queen Elizabeth and accepts Orlando back into the royal court?

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