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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. Malvolio describes the room he is in as being what in Act IV Scene II?

2. What gemstone does Sebastian say Olivia gave him in Act IV Scene III?

3. Feste claims in Act IV Scene II, “I’ll ne’er believe a madman till I see his” what?

4. Sir Andrew Aguecheek claims that he would rather be what than a politician in Act III Scene II?

5. What word used interjectionally to express distaste, rejection, aversion, etc. does Sir Andrew Aguecheek use in Act III Scene IV?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Olivia declare in Act III Scene I? How does Viola/Cesario respond?

2. How does the character of Feste differ from all of the other main characters in the play? Who is offended by Feste’s observations?

3. Describe the character of Feste in the play. What is Feste’s role in Olivia’s household?

4. How is irony illustrated through the circumstances surrounding Malvolio in Act IV?

5. How does Sir Andrew Aguecheek’s character contribute to the tone of Twelfth Night?

6. What character flaw might be blamed for Malvolio’s circumstances in Act IV?

7. How might Malvolio’s treatment in Act IV be perceived differently when viewing the play as opposed to reading it?

8. Is Malvolio’s treatment in Act IV is justified? Why or why not?

9. What is Sir Andrew Aguecheek’s principle focus and grievance in the play?

10. Describe the character of Sir Andrew Aguecheek. How does Sir Toby Belch describe his friend?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identity in Twelfth Night

a. Discuss the theme of identity in the play. How is this theme illustrated through symbolism and imagery?

b. Compare Olivia and Viola in the play. How do these characters each use disguise to mask their true identity?

Essay Topic 2

Define conflict in drama and literature and analyze the conflicts presented in the first two acts of Twelfth Night. What initial conflict does Viola face? How does this conflict complicate itself? How does Viola hope to overcome the conflict she faces?

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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