The Seven Ages of Man Quiz

Which character delivers the famous "Seven Ages of Man" speech in Shakespeare's "As You Like It"?

• Orlando

• Jaques

• Rosalind

• Duke Senior

What is the first stage of man described in the "Seven Ages of Man" speech?

• The lover

• The schoolboy

• The infant

• The soldier

Which stage is described as "sighing like furnace, with a woeful ballad"?

• The justice

• The lover

• The schoolboy

• The soldier

In the "Seven Ages of Man" speech, what does the schoolboy carry?

• A satchel

• A sword

• A book of sonnets

• A walking stick

Which stage is associated with "seeking the bubble reputation even in the cannon's mouth"?

• The justice

• The soldier

• The lover

• The infant

What theme is explored through the description of the "Seven Ages of Man"?

• The power of love

• The journey of life

• The importance of wealth

• The beauty of nature

Which stage is described as "full of wise saws and modern instances"?

• The justice

• The schoolboy

• The pantaloon

• The soldier

What does the word "pantaloon" refer to in the context of the speech?

• A young child

• An old, foolish man

• A brave soldier

• A wise judge

How does the final stage of man end, according to the speech?

• With marriage

• With wisdom

• With "second childishness and mere oblivion"

• With heroism

Which poetic device is used in the phrase "All the world's a stage"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration