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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. What gift does the archduke give Orlando after saving her from a group of tormenting commoners?

2. What year does the author say it is after King Edward takes the throne?

3. What does Orlando realize she is love with when she goes for a walk after realizing she must get married?

4. What does Orlando realize that she has struggled to fit in with all her life?

5. What does the captain of the ship give to Orlando that makes her become emotional?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the force that takes over Orlando's hand while she is writing described at the beginning of Chapter 5?

2. How is Orlando's life described once King Edward takes the throne?

3. How are Nicolas Greene's accomplishments described in Chapter 6?

4. How is Orlando and Shelmerdine's wedding described?

5. How does Orlando meet Shelmerdine?

6. What do Orlando and Shelmerdine reveal to one another when they each suggest there is something different about the other after they begin courting?

7. How does Orlando react after she realizes everyone around her is wearing a wedding ring in Chapter 5?

8. What effect does Orlando realize becoming married has had on her writing?

9. How does Shelmerdine entertain Orlando when they first begin courting?

10. How is Orlando's walk in the park described in Chapter 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the concept of satire presented in the book. What appears to be the author's feelings toward satirical writing based on her portrayal of satire in the book?

Essay Topic 2

The theme of solitude is one presented early in the book and follows Orlando throughout all stages of life.

Part 1.) What role might Orlando's inability to feel comfortable in social situations have on his need for solitude?

Part 2.) What is telling of Orlando's nature and ability to cope with issues of life based on his search for solitude in the book?

Part 3.) What is responsible for Orlando's escape from solitude, and what is significant about this?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the portrayal of fact versus fantasy in the book. What might the author be saying about the nature of reality based on her play with fact and fantasy throughout the book?

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