As You Like It Act 2 scene 4

What does the word "weary" mean in the line, "O Jupiter, how weary are my spirits!"?

• Confused

• Tired

• Angry

• Excited

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "churlish" mean in the line, "I know into what churlishness the humor of love might drive a man"?

• Cheerful

• Cowardly

• Rude

• Generous

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the term "usurping" mean in Touchstone's line, "Truly, shepherd, in respect of itself, it is a good life; but in respect that it is a shepherd's life, it is naught. In respect that it is solitary, I like it very well; but in respect that it is private, it is a very vile life. Now, in respect it is in the fields, it pleaseth me well; but in respect it is not in the court, it is tedious. As it is a spare life, look you, it fits my humor well; but as there is no more plenty in it, it goes much against my stomach. Hast any philosophy in thee, shepherd?"?

• Charming

• Seizing wrongfully

• Abandoning

• Dancing gracefully

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of "solitary" in the line, "In respect that it is solitary, I like it very well"?

• Lonely

• Happy

• Dangerous

• Exciting

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "vile" mean in the line, "But in respect that it is private, it is a very vile life"?

• Noble

• Delightful

• Disgusting

• Ordinary

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which theme is highlighted by Rosalind and Celia’s decision to leave the court and venture into the Forest of Arden?

• The joy of rural life

• The search for freedom and identity

• The inevitability of fate

• The consequences of betrayal

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

What theme is suggested by the contrast between the court life and country life, as discussed by Touchstone?

• The corruption of power

• The complexity of human emotions

• The differences between appearance and reality

• The conflict between city and pastoral life

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the theme of love manifest in this scene?

• Through the cynicism of Touchstone

• Through the deep friendship between Rosalind and Celia

• Through Silvius’s unrequited love for Phoebe

• Through Rosalind’s anger at her father

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

What theme does Silvius's declaration of love for Phoebe suggest?

• The triumph of true love

• The pain and folly of love

• The consequences of ambition

• The joy of companionship

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

What does the scene reveal about the theme of disguise and deception?

• Disguise creates more conflict in relationships

• Disguise allows characters to find freedom and test others

• Disguise is always detrimental to love

• Disguise leads to immediate truth

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2