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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For whom is Olivia observing a period of mourning in Act I?
(a) Her mother
(b) Her brother
(c) Her husband
(d) Her sister

2. Who has just saved Sebastian’s life in Act II Scene I?
(a) Antonio
(b) Fabian
(c) Titus
(d) Sir Topas

3. Maria tells Sir Toby Belch that his “quaffing” and what will undo him in Act I Scene III?
(a) Dancing
(b) Drinking
(c) Trickery
(d) Smoking

4. How does Sir Andrew Aguecheek describe the jester’s singing voice in Act II Scene III?
(a) Hyperbolical
(b) Consecrated
(c) Caterwauling
(d) Mellifluous

5. What is the true identity of Cesario in the play?
(a) Malvolio
(b) Olivia
(c) Viola
(d) Fabian

Short Answer Questions

1. Who invites Orsino to go hunt in Act I Scene I?

2. What is the setting for Act I Scene V?

3. Olivia’s court jester states in Act I Scene V, “Many a good hanging prevents” what?

4. What is Maria’s reply when asked in Act I Scene III, “Wherefore, sweetheart? What’s your metaphor?”

5. Upon entering, Sir Toby Belch states in Act II Scene III, “Approach, Sir Andrew: not to be abed after midnight is to be” what?

(see the answer key)

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