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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In what country has Viola arrived in Act I Scene II?
(a) Prague
(b) Illyria
(c) Elysium
(d) Messaline
2. What is the setting of Act II Scene IV?
(a) The sea-coast
(b) Duke Orsino’s Palace
(c) The Elephant
(d) Before Olivia’s house
3. What “foolish knight” does Maria say Sir Toby Belch brought to woo Olivia in Act I Scene III?
(a) Titus
(b) Sir Andrew Aguecheek
(c) Sir Topas
(d) Malvolio
4. Who governs the land where Viola arrives in Act I Scene II, according to the Captain?
(a) Sir Andrew Aguecheek
(b) Baptista
(c) Orsino
(d) Malvolio
5. What is Maria’s reply when asked in Act I Scene III, “Wherefore, sweetheart? What’s your metaphor?”
(a) It is blighted, sir
(b) It is lost, sir
(c) It’s dry, sir
(d) It’s extrapolated, sir
Short Answer Questions
1. The Captain tells Viola in Act I Scene II that he last saw her brother clinging to what?
2. Where does Act I Scene IV take place?
3. The jester says in Act II Scene III that “Malvolio’s nose is no” what?
4. Sebastian states in Act II Scene I that his “determinate voyage is mere” what?
5. What is the setting of Act II Scene I?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who originates the idea of the prank on Malvolio in Act II? Why?
2. What disguised identity does Viola take on in Act I? What is her appearance like in this disguise?
3. Describe the character of Maria. What is Maria’s role in Olivia’s household?
4. Where are Sebastian and Antonio when they are introduced in Act II Scene I? What are Sebastian’s circumstances in this scene?
5. Where is Viola when she is first introduced in Act I Scene II? What has just taken place?
6. Describe Antonio’s relationship with Sebastian. How is this relationship illustrated in Act II?
7. What message and memento does Olivia give to Viola/Cesario at her departure in Act I Scene V?
8. How does Olivia feel about Orsino in Act I? How are these feelings illustrated?
9. With whom is Orsino preoccupied in Act I Scene I? How does this preoccupation manifest in his character?
10. What is Orsino’s station in Illyria? What news does he receive in the beginning of Act I Scene I?
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