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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. Feste tells Malvolio in Act IV Scene II, “thou art more puzzled than the Egyptians in their” what?
2. What character says “Nothing that is so is so” in Act IV Scene I?
3. After reading Sir Andrew Aguecheek’s letter to Cesario, Sir Toby Belch remarks that Cesario will find the letter comes from what in Act III Scene IV?
4. What costuming items does Maria give Feste to wear in Act IV Scene II?
5. What does Antonio give to Sebastian before departing in Act III Scene III?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is irony illustrated through the circumstances surrounding Malvolio in Act IV?
2. What is Olivia’s reaction upon seeing Malvolio in his bizarre garb in Act III Scene IV?
3. Describe the character of Feste in the play. What is Feste’s role in Olivia’s household?
4. How does Sir Andrew Aguecheek’s character contribute to the tone of Twelfth Night?
5. What leads to Antonio’s feelings of betrayal in Act III Scene IV?
6. What character flaw might be blamed for Malvolio’s circumstances in Act IV?
7. What is humiliating about Malvolio’s situation in Act IV Scene II?
8. What do Sir Toby Belch and Fabian convince Sir Andrew Aguecheek to do in Act III Scene II? Who interrupts them?
9. How does the character of Feste differ from all of the other main characters in the play? Who is offended by Feste’s observations?
10. How does Antonio help Sebastian in Act III Scene III?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Plot Structure
a. Discuss the plot structure of Twelfth Night. How many acts compose the play’s structure? What is the history of this dramatic structure?
b. How does Twelfth Night compare with other plays written during this time period? Are there specific stylistic elements that can be seen in Shakespeare’s writing?
Essay Topic 2
Analyze and discuss the character of Olivia in the narrative. How old is Olivia? How is her appearance described? What characteristics does Olivia exude? With whom does she share a close relationship?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Viola’s reaction upon being brought the ring by Malvolio in Act II Scene II. What does the ring signify to Viola? What does it signify to Olivia? How does Viola feel about the confusion caused by her disguise?
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