As you like it Act 2 scene 2

What does "villains" mean in Duke Frederick's line, "Some villains of my court are of consent and sufferance in this"?

• Heroes

• Evil-doers

• Servants

• Friends

What does "sufferance" mean in the context of Duke Frederick's speech ("Are of consent and sufferance in this")?

• Pain

• Endurance

• Permission

• Joy

What does the word "roinish" mean in the line, "the roinish clown at whom so oft your Grace was wont to laugh is also missing"?

• Royal

• Rude or rough

• Cheerful

• Quiet

In the context of the passage, what does "commend" mean in the line, "your daughter and her cousin much commend the parts and graces of the wrestler"?

• Criticize

• Describe

• Praise

• Imitate

What does "inquisition" mean in Duke Frederick’s line, "let not search and inquisition quail to bring again these foolish runaways"?

• Party

• Investigation

• Conversation

• Celebration

What does "foil" mean in the line, "the wrestler that did but lately foil the sinewy Charles"?

• Support

• Imitate

• Defeat

• Challenge

What is the meaning of "quail" in the line, "let not search and inquisition quail to bring again these foolish runaways"?

• Falter

• Strengthen

• Announce

• Rest

Which theme is highlighted by Duke Frederick's distrust of his courtiers?

• The corrupting nature of power

• The joy of pastoral life

• The inevitability of death

• The importance of family

Which theme is suggested by the disappearance of Celia and Rosalind?

• The uncertainty and risk in love

• The consequences of betrayal

• The desire for freedom and escape

• The pursuit of power

What theme does the suspicion cast on Orlando indicate?

• Misunderstanding and misjudgment

• The power of forgiveness

• The strength of friendship

• The certainty of justice