1. What do the stage directions describe as the setting for Act III Scene III?
(a) Before Orsino’s palace
(b) Before Olivia’s house
(c) A street
(d) The church

2. The Captain tells Viola that he was born how many hoursof travel from the place they stand in Act I Scene II?
(a) 2
(b) 6
(c) 3
(d) 8

3. Who says in Act II Scene IV, “I am all the daughters of my father's house, And all the brothers too”?
(a) Sir Topas
(b) Sebastian
(c) Fabian
(d) Viola

4. Olivia’s court jester states in Act I Scene V, “Many a good hanging prevents” what?
(a) A bad life
(b) A bad dropping
(c) A bad marriage
(d) A bad engagement

5. How does Sir Andrew Aguecheek greet Cesario in Act III Scene I?
(a) Bonjour, monsieur
(b) Adieux, monsieur
(c) Au revoir, monsieur
(d) Dieu vous garde, monsieur

Short Answer Questions

1. What character states the following in Act III Scene IV: “Go, hang yourselves all! you are idle shallow things: I am not of your element: you shall know more hereafter”?

2. According to the Captain in Act I Scene II Olivia is the daughter of a count that died how recently?

3. What is Maria’s reply when asked in Act I Scene III, “Wherefore, sweetheart? What’s your metaphor?”

4. What is the setting of Act III Scene II?

5. What is the setting of Act II Scene IV?

(see the answer key)

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