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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sends Cesario to visit and woo Olivia for him in Act I Scene IV?

2. What does Sir Toby Belch claim Malvolio is when speaking with Maria in Act II Scene III?

3. The setting of Act II Scene II is described as being where in the stage directions?

4. Malvolio hands Cesario what object in Act II Scene II?

5. When the jester enters in Act II Scene III Sir Andrew Aguecheek speaks of his discussion of whom from the night before?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is an “aside”? Give an example of an aside in Act I.

2. Describe Viola in the play. Where is she from? What concerns her when she is introduced in Act I Scene II?

3. What incident leads the merrymakers in the play to plot revenge on Malvolio in Act II Scene III?

4. What is Malvolio’s response to the letter found in Act II?

5. With whom is Orsino preoccupied in Act I Scene I? How does this preoccupation manifest in his character?

6. What disguised identity does Viola take on in Act I? What is her appearance like in this disguise?

7. What is Orsino’s station in Illyria? What news does he receive in the beginning of Act I Scene I?

8. Who originates the idea of the prank on Malvolio in Act II? Why?

9. Describe the character of Sebastian. Who is Sebastian’s sister? How frequently does Sebastian appear in the play?

10. How is Malvolio’s character perceived by Fabian, Sir Toby Belch, and Feste?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of Feste the Clown in the play. What is Feste’s role in Olivia’s household? What does he represent symbolically in the play? How does Feste stand out amongst the other main characters?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the characters of Viola and the Captain in Act I. Where has Viola come from when she is first introduced in the play? Who saved her and how? What does Viola believe has happened to her brother?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the characters of Sebastian and Antonio. Where did these characters meet? How long have they known one another when they are introduced in the play? How old is each of these characters? How does Antonio demonstrate his loyalty to Sebastian in the play?

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