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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 is mentioned that sends Orlando into a deep depression after awakening from his first deep sleep?

2. What language do Orlando and the Russian girl he begins seeing both speak that makes them bond?

3. Where do Orlando and his Russian lover often make love?

4. How many days does Orlando sleep after first going into a deep sleep in Chapter 2?

5. When does the author reveal that Orlando took up the hobby of reading?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author describe the nature of Orlando's hobby of reading in Chapter 2?

2. How is the atmosphere at Orlando's estate described during his banquet celebrating his dukedom?

3. Why is Orlando's affair with Sasha considered scandalous when it begins?

4. How does Queen Elizabeth show her affections for Orlando?

5. How are Orlando's good looks that his family passed down to him described?

6. What occurs after Orlando begins refurbishing his country estate?

7. How is Orlando's encounter with a Moor at the beginning of the book described?

8. How is John Briggs's recording of Orlando's banquet for becoming a duke described?

9. How is Orlando accepted by the public in Constantinople?

10. Why does Orlando lose interest in Favilla?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the theme of love in the book. What did love seem to represent to Orlando in the book, and what means did she go through to find true love and companionship?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the theme of escape present in the book. What reasons does Orlando have for continually seeking escape from others in the book, and what is telling of his character based on this reaction?

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