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Act 2 Quiz

The exiled Duke in Arden, Adam and Orlando escape, the travellers arrive, and "All the world's a stage".

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Q1 of 10

How does Duke Senior feel about life in the forest?

AIt is a punishment he must endure BIt is better than court CIt is too cold to bear for long DIt is a place to plan his revenge

Q2 of 10

What did the melancholy Jaques weep over, according to the First Lord?

AA wounded deer BA fallen tree CA dead hound DA lost child

Q3 of 10

Why does Adam warn Orlando not to go home?

ADuke Frederick's soldiers are waiting BOliver plans to burn his lodging CCharles has sworn to kill him DThe house has been sold to strangers

Q4 of 10

What does old Adam give Orlando?

AHis father's sword BHis life's savings CA map of the forest DA horse and a cloak

Q5 of 10

How does Rosalind feel on reaching the Forest of Arden?

ADelighted BFrightened CLost DExhausted

Q6 of 10

What do Rosalind and Celia buy in the forest?

AA horse to ride back to court BA deer from the Duke's hunters CFood from the shepherd Silvius DA cottage, pasture and flock

Q7 of 10

Which song does Amiens sing in Act 2?

A"Sigh no more, ladies" B"Full fathom five" C"Under the greenwood tree" D"O mistress mine, where are you roaming?"

Q8 of 10

How does Orlando first come before Duke Senior?

ASword drawn, demanding food BWounded, carried by Adam CDisguised as a shepherd DSent by Duke Frederick

Q9 of 10

Who does Jaques say he met in the forest?

AA fool BA hermit CA lion DA king

Q10 of 10

What does Jaques's "All the world's a stage" speech describe?

AThe four seasons BThe rise of kings CThe seven ages of man DThe twelve months of the year

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