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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Touchstone say about the country life in his discussion with Corin?
(a) It is peaceful.
(b) It is relaxing.
(c) It is sinful.
(d) It is boring.

2. Whom does Rosalind liken Orlando's hair to while badmouthing him to Celia?
(a) Judas Peter Paul.
(b) Judas Isaiah.
(c) Judas Priest.
(d) Judas Iscariot.

3. What does Touchstone do during his conversation to confuse the man?
(a) Dances around.
(b) Uses poetic language.
(c) Talks in riddles.
(d) Uses hand signals.

4. What must Silvius do, according to Ganymede, in order for Phebe to marry him?
(a) Make her jealous in some way.
(b) Expose Ganymede as a woman.
(c) Giver her one reason why not to.
(d) Find her a gold wedding ring.

5. What does Touchstone do during his conversation with the man who enters?
(a) Embraces him.
(b) Threatens him.
(c) Kills him.
(d) Shakes his hand.

6. What do the men sing about as they parade at the end of Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) A man and his unfaithful wife.
(b) The beauty of country life.
(c) The circle of life.
(d) How much they miss court life.

7. What does Rosalind, disguised as Ganymede, call Phebe after she intervenes?
(a) Vain.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Young.
(d) Ugly.

8. For what does Ganymede berate Jaques when they encounter each other in the forest?
(a) His depressed attitude.
(b) Volunteering to walk Audrey down the aisle.
(c) Mentioning the court.
(d) Eavesdropping on conversations.

9. What does Rosalind tell Orlando that she is that will help her bring Rosalind to Orlando?
(a) A witch.
(b) An illusionist.
(c) A sorceress.
(d) A magician.

10. To what does Rosalind compare Orlando's love when he shows up for his lesson?
(a) A snail.
(b) A beetle.
(c) A worm.
(d) A fly.

11. To what literary figure does Rosalind compare Oliver after he confesses his love for Aliena?
(a) Caesar.
(b) Romeo.
(c) John Smith.
(d) Samson.

12. Why does Rosalind decide to intervene in the encounter taking place between Phebe and Silvius?
(a) She wants to educate them on love.
(b) She is upset.
(c) She finds it funny.
(d) She wants to try her disguise on them.

13. Why is Audrey upset at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1?
(a) Touchstone yelled at her.
(b) Her wedding is postponed.
(c) She realizes that Touchstone is insincere.
(d) Touchstone does not love her.

14. Which marriage does the duke give his blessing to?
(a) Audrey and Touchstone's.
(b) Celia and Oliver's.
(c) Phebe and Silvius'.
(d) Rosalind and Orlando's.

15. When Oliver arrives, what does he give to Rosalind, claiming it belongs to Orlando?
(a) A goodbye letter.
(b) A bloody handkerchief.
(c) An engagement ring.
(d) His prince crown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jaques call Touchstone for getting married in the forest rather than in a church?

2. Whom is Touchstone going to marry?

3. Why does Rosalind become angry with Orlando at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 4?

4. What does Rosalind think about Oliver at the end of Act 4, Scene 3?

5. Who is Audrey, the woman Touchstone is speaking with, at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 3?

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