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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What hobby does Orlando take up in Chapter 2 while in seclusion?
(a) Eating.
(b) Writing poems.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Reading books.

2. What happens that let the women dancing around a sleeping Orlando know that the truth has come?
(a) An explosion occurs.
(b) A light shines.
(c) A bell rings.
(d) A trumpet blows.

3. What kind of piece does Nicolas Greene write using Orlando as the main character?
(a) Literary.
(b) Serious.
(c) Sensual.
(d) Satirical.

4. What does the author say is Orlando's main hobby at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) Eating.
(b) Riding horses.
(c) Writing poetry.
(d) Drinking.

5. Who does Orlando decide he should aim to please with his writing after finishing his second bout of seclusion?
(a) His pets.
(b) Women.
(c) His family.
(d) Himself.

6. Which of the following women does Orlando find NOT to be marriage material in the royal court?
(a) Rosina.
(b) Euphrosyne.
(c) Favilla.
(d) Clorinda.

7. What language do Orlando and the Russian girl he begins seeing both speak that makes them bond?
(a) Russian.
(b) French.
(c) Spanish.
(d) German.

8. What war does Queen Elizabeth not send Orlando to because she fears his good looks would be tarnished?
(a) The war of Roses.
(b) The war of Spain.
(c) The English war.
(d) The Polish war.

9. What is the name of the girl Orlando begins seeing who is from a poor family but has risen through the royal court because of her good looks?
(a) Sukey.
(b) Favilla.
(c) Sasha.
(d) Clorinda.

10. Where does Orlando call on a friend who he hopes will help him find literary connections?
(a) Madrid.
(b) London.
(c) Paris.
(d) Constantinople.

11. What kind of death do Orlando's servants fear his new hobby will cause for him in Chapter 2?
(a) A quick death.
(b) A sad death.
(c) A royal's death.
(d) A commoner's death.

12. How many pages of poetry does Orlando write while in his garden in Chapter 1?
(a) 10.
(b) 15.
(c) 12.
(d) 20.

13. What does the poet who visits Orlando at his estate do to show his displeasure for Orlando's heroes?
(a) Holds his tongue.
(b) Laughs at him.
(c) Rolls his eyes.
(d) Yells at him.

14. What is the name of the woman Orlando finds that he has married after his banquet?
(a) Rosina Pepita.
(b) Clorinda Briggs.
(c) Margaret O'Brien.
(d) Favilla Greene.

15. What is the name of the woman the Earl catches Orlando lying with just after his relationship with Queen Elizabeth turns sour?
(a) Rosina.
(b) Sasha.
(c) Favilla.
(d) Sukey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the gypsies planning to do to Orlando just before she left Turkey?

2. What does Orlando decide to do to his home in Chapter 2?

3. What does the author reveal will not change again about Orlando after he awakes in Turkey?

4. What is Orlando doing to a Moor at the beginning of the book?

5. How does Orlando treat his relationships with those who seek his friendship in Turkey?

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