As You Like It

1. According to Oliver, what would Orlando bring to a wrestling match with Charles?

2. Why does Oliver inherit the bulk of his father’s estate?

3. At what event do Orlando and Rosalind meet?

4. What name does Rosalind assume for her disguised self?

5. Why does Duke Frederick dislike Orlando?

6. Upon his introduction in Act II, scene i, Duke Senior gathers his loyal followers in the Forest of Ardenne for what purpose?

7. How does Duke Frederick plan to find Celia and Rosalind after their departure from court?

8. On what topic does Corin attempt to council the young shepherd, Silvius?

9. Upon arriving in the Forest of Ardenne, Adam claims that he will soon die. What does he assume the cause of his death will be?

10. After an eye-opening stroll around the Forest of Ardenne, what profession does Jaques intend to pursue?

11. How much time does Duke Frederick allow Oliver to find Orlando?

12. What does the disguised Rosalind promise to do for Orlando?

13. Why does Rosalind doubt that Orlando is truly in love?

14. What does Silvius say of Phoebe’s eyes?

15. Why does Rosalind believe that Phoebe should feel lucky?

16. How does Phoebe respond to Ganymede’s harsh criticism of her?

17. Whom does Orlando save from the attack of a hungry lioness?

18. What does Rosalind do after learning of Orlando’s injury?

19. How does Rosalind respond to Orlando when he contends that he will die unless she returns his love?

20. What animal do Jaques and the lords of the forest kill?

21. Which inhabitant of the forest and admirer of Audrey does Touchstone rudely dismiss?

22. With whom does Oliver fall in love?

23. To what does Rosalind compare the declarations of love from Orlando, Silvius, and Phoebe?

24. Why does Duke Frederick abandon his plan to mount an army and attack Duke Senior?

25. Who decides not to return to court?