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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 the scene that contrasts Act 2, Scene 2 accomplish its contrast?

2. For what did Orlando's father intend the crowns to go toward?

3. What is Duke Frederick's plan to find the group and use Oliver to do it an example of?

4. What does Le Beau tell Rosalind and Celia that they have missed?

5. Who else is with Duke Senior and dressed like foresters?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Celia decide to name herself Aliena while in disguise?

2. What is the song about that the men sing on their way to Duke Senior in Act 4, Scene 2?

3. How do Rosalind and Celia manage to find shelter in the forest?

4. Why does Le Beau tell Orlando to leave immediately after the wrestling match?

5. How does Celia calm down Rosalind, who is upset that Orlando is late for their lesson on love?

6. Why is Celia upset with Rosalind at the end of Act 4, Scene I?

7. What leads Duke Frederick to believe that the girls are with Orlando?

8. What does Touchstone talk about with William at the end of Act 5, Scene 1?

9. Why is Audrey upset with Touchstone at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1?

10. What does Rosalind say to the audience at the play's finale?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While disguised as Ganymede, Rosalind grills Orlando on how relationships change between a man and a woman after nuptials. Other instances within the play make comments about the nature of marriage between men and women. Pick a scene from "As You Like It" that discusses the nature of marriage and how it changes a man and woman. How is the dynamic shown/explained? Why does Shakespeare include this question in the play? Use specific examples and quotes from the play to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

When Orlando first happens upon Duke Senior and his men in the forest, he draw his sword. Duke Senior gives Orlando a lesson in politeness, which surprises Orlando. Construct a clear thesis for the meaning behind this scene and what purpose it serves within "As You Like It." What lesson is Shakespeare attempting to teach the reader? Does it deal with politeness? War? Support your answer with specific scenes and quotes from the play.

Essay Topic 3

Jaques is found crying over an injured deer in the forest and uses the deer and its herd as a metaphor for city life at court. Explain life at court through use of Jaques' metaphor. Explain what the deer, the injury and the herd represent. Decide to support or argue against this metaphor.

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