Act 1 & 2

Question 1

Who Am I?

I am the protagonist of the novel, and I’m part of a noble and wealthy family. My brother won’t let me go away to get an education and won’t share my fathers wealth. I am now on a journey to the forest with my share of the wealth to start my life.

Answer 1

Orlando

Question 2

Who Am I?

I am the daughter of Duke Senior and a companion of her cousin Celia. Rather than going in exile, I am using the trip to the forest a opportunity to start my own life. I am in love with Orlando, so when I disguised myself as a man named Ganymede, Orlando doesn’t recognize me. I am strong-willed, open-minded and independent.

Answer 2

Rosalind

Question 3

Who Am I?

I am the daughter of Duke Fredrick and a dearest friend to Rosalind. Since my father kicked Rosalind out of the court, I have decided to join her at the forest and disguised myself as Aliena.

Answer 3

Celia

Question 4

Who Am I?

I am a former servant of Sir Rowland De Bois. I have joined Orlando in the trip to the forest and gave him all of my funds from my life savings so he can start his life as he wants. I am a devoted friend to Orlando, and am now his servant.

Answer 4

Adam

Question 5

Who Am I?

I am the father of Rosalind and past ruler of the court. I now live in the forest due to being banished by my own brother. Now I live in the forest with a number of loyal men including Lord Amiens and Jaques. Now that I live in the court, I can be free and celebrate my life from all the rivalries and corruption of the court.

Answer 5

Duke Senior

Question 6

Who Am I?

I am the brother of Duke Senior and the ruler of the court. I am cruel and high tempered as displayed when I banish my niece Rosalind from the court without a reason.

Answer 6

Duke Fredrick

Question 7

Who Am I?

I am a clown or fool in Duke Fredrick’s court. I accompany Rosalind and Celia on their flee to the forest. I am hilariously vulgar, and unromantic. It is my job to criticize the behavior and point out the flaws of those around me.

Answer 7

Touchstone

Question 8

Who Am I?

I am the oldest son of Sir Rowland De Bois and I am now wealthy from my father. I am a cruel brother to Orlando because I won’t let him go and waste the money on a silly education. I am now living alone.

Answer 8

Oliver

Question 9

Who Am I?

I am a faithful lord that accompanies Duke Senior in the forest. I am very negative about everything and I stand on the sidelines of life, watching and judging the actions of the other characters but, when I met a fool in the forest I am now happy and want to become a fool.

Answer 9

Jaques

Question 10

Who Am I?

I am a professional wrestler in Duke Fredrick’s court. I demonstrate caring nature when I asked Oliver to convince Orlando out of fighting me because I don’t want to hurt the poor young boy. Charles concern for Orlando shows how improper he thought about hurting Orlando when Orlando beats him senseless.

Answer 10

Charles

Question 11

Figurative Language

“you have trained me like a peasant” (1. 1. 68)

Answer 11

simile

Question 12

Figurative Language

“Get you with him you old dog” (1. 1. 81)

Answer 12

Metaphor

Question 13

Figurative Language

” Now hercules” (1. 2. 206)

Answer 13

Metaphor

Question 14

Figurative Language

” I can suck malancholy out of a song as a weasel sucks eggs” (2. 5. 12)

Answer 14

Simile

Question 15

Figurative Language

” Churlish Chiding” (2. 1. 7)

Answer 15

Alliteration

Question 16

Figurative Language

” I’ll rail against all the first-born of Egypt” (2. 6. 59)

Answer 16

Allusion

Question 17

Figurative Language

” My lungs began to crow like chanticleer” (2. 7. 30)

Answer 17

Personification

Question 18

Figurative Language

” Penalty of Adam” (2. 1. 5)

Answer 18

Allusion

Question 19

Question

Why does Duke Fredrick allow the daughter of his banished brother to remain at court?

Answer 19

Because Rosalind and Celia were really close and he didn’t want to split them up.