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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. Olivia tells Cesario in Act III Scene IV, “A fiend like thee might bear my soul” where?
2. Sir Toby Belch and Fabian convince Sir Andrew Aguecheek to do what in Act III Scene II?
3. What does Maria claim Malvolio is wearing in Act III Scene II?
4. What character says the following lines from Act III Scene IV: “If all the devils of hell be drawn in little, and Legion himself possessed him, yet I'll speak to him”?
5. Of whom does Olivia speak when she says in Act III Scene IV, “he is sad and civil, and suits well for a servant with my fortunes”?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the significance of Antonio’s status within Illyria? What led to this status?
2. Describe the character of Feste in the play. What is Feste’s role in Olivia’s household?
3. How does Sir Andrew Aguecheek’s character contribute to the tone of Twelfth Night?
4. What happens in the conclusion of Act IV? How does Sebastian feel about his situation?
5. How does Feste illustrate the theme of disguise in Act IV Scene II?
6. What leads to Viola’s discovery that her brother is alive in Act III Scene IV?
7. What is Sir Andrew Aguecheek’s principle focus and grievance in the play?
8. Describe the character of Sir Andrew Aguecheek. How does Sir Toby Belch describe his friend?
9. Describe the character of Sir Toby Belch. How does Sir Toby contribute to the tone of the play?
10. What character flaw might be blamed for Malvolio’s circumstances in Act IV?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze and discuss the philosophies on love and life discussed between Viola/Cesario and Orsino in Act II Scene IV. How do their philosophies differ? Do you believe these differences are based upon gender? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Identify and analyze the theme of language and wordplay in Twelfth Night. How is this theme exemplified by Maria, Sir Toby Belch, and Sir Andrew Aguecheek? How does Feste illustrate this theme? How is subtext related to the theme and what characters engage in using subtext?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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