As You Like It Act 2 Scene 7 Quiz looks at the most famous monologue in English literature, and asks the question what if all the world really is a stage? The scene ends with a banquet that emphasises the passage from hunger to community. As you begin, think of the seven ages of man.
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As You Like It Act 2 Scene 7 Quiz Questions
- Who appears first in Act 2 Scene 7?
- What is Jaques doing when the scene begins?
- Who enters the scene looking for food?
- How does Orlando behave when he first enters Duke Senior’s camp?
- How does Duke Senior respond to Orlando’s threat?
- What does Orlando realize after meeting Duke Senior?
- Who accompanies Orlando in this scene?
- What condition is Adam in when Orlando brings him in?
- What gesture of kindness does Duke Senior make?
- What theme is reinforced through Duke Senior’s treatment of Orlando?
- Who praises Duke Senior’s generosity?
- What does Jaques say he loves most in the world?
- What famous monologue is spoken in this scene?
- Who delivers the “All the world’s a stage” speech?
- According to Jaques’ speech, how many stages of life are there?
- What is the first stage of life described by Jaques?
- What is the final stage of life in Jaques’ monologue?
- What tone best describes Jaques’ “seven ages of man” speech?
- What does Jaques’ speech reveal about his character?
- How does Duke Senior react to Jaques’ melancholy?
- What quality of Duke Senior contrasts with Jaques?
- What does Orlando present as proof of his sincerity?
- What theme of the play is echoed in this scene?
- How does Jaques view human behavior?
- What effect does Orlando’s entrance have on the tone of the scene?
- What does Jaques hope to become later in the play?
- What moral lesson can be drawn from this scene?
- What does the banquet symbolize in this scene?
- What does Jaques’ role add to the forest scenes?
- How does the scene conclude?