You think you can keep track of the brothers’ inheritance drama without breaking a sweat? This Act 1 As You Like It Quiz will test your knowledge of the opening exposition and Charles the wrestler. Don’t let the courtly intrigue fool you before you even get to question one.
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As You Like It Act 1 Quiz Questions
- Who is the younger brother of Oliver in Act 1?
- Why does Oliver mistreat Orlando at the start of Act 1?
- What inheritance does Orlando claim his brother has denied him?
- Who was the father of Orlando and Oliver?
- Who currently rules the dukedom at the start of the play?
- Why was Duke Senior exiled from his court?
- Where does Duke Senior live after being exiled?
- Who remains loyal to Duke Senior and joins him in exile?
- What does Charles the wrestler warn Oliver about?
- What is the name of the Duke’s champion wrestler?
- What is the relationship between Rosalind and Celia?
- Who is Rosalind’s father?
- Why is Rosalind sad at the beginning of Act 1?
- How does Celia attempt to comfort Rosalind?
- What event do Rosalind and Celia attend together in Act 1?
- Who wins the wrestling match against Charles?
- How does Duke Frederick react to Orlando’s victory?
- What causes Duke Frederick to distrust Rosalind after the match?
- Who convinces Duke Frederick not to punish Rosalind immediately?
- What plan do Rosalind and Celia make after Rosalind’s banishment?
- Under what disguise does Rosalind decide to travel?
- What name does Rosalind choose for her disguise?
- What disguise does Celia choose?
- Who agrees to accompany Rosalind and Celia into exile?
- Where do the women plan to seek safety?
- What does Orlando plan to do after being mistreated by Oliver?
- Who warns Orlando that Oliver plans to harm him?
- How does Adam show loyalty to Orlando?
- What theme is introduced through the conflict between the brothers?
- What tone does Shakespeare establish by ending Act 1 with plans for escape?