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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. How does Orlando feel about finally having a wedding ring on her finger after marrying Shelmerdine?

2. What does Orlando claim being with Shelmerdine has made her feel like more than ever?

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

4. What increases Orlando and Shemverdine's love for one another after they begin courting?

5. What is the name of the man Orlando meets at a party who says several witty lines in a row?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Orlando's attempt at working on her poem described at the beginning of Chapter 6?

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

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

4. Why can't Orlando rejoin high society after gaining her possessions back as a woman?

5. What lessons does Orlando learn about writing from the poets she meets through Mr. Pope?

6. How is Orlando's meeting with a prostitute named Nell described?

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

8. What good news does Orlando receive near the end of Chapter 5?

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

10. How is Nicolas Greene described when Orlando runs into him in Chapter 6?

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

Discuss the role of time period in the book. What role did time period play in Orlando's personal journey through the book, and what impact did it have on how her life played out?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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