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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Orsino describes music as a “sweet sound, that breathes upon a bank of ______” in Act I Scene I?
(a) Violets
(b) Poppies
(c) Lupines
(d) Tulips

2. In what country has Viola arrived in Act I Scene II?
(a) Prague
(b) Messaline
(c) Illyria
(d) Elysium

3. What is Maria’s reply when asked in Act I Scene III, “Wherefore, sweetheart? What’s your metaphor?”
(a) It is blighted, sir
(b) It’s dry, sir
(c) It is lost, sir
(d) It’s extrapolated, sir

4. Valentine informs Orsino that Olivia will be observing a period of mourning for how many years in Act I?
(a) 7
(b) 2
(c)
(d)

5. What is the name of Olivia’s court jester?
(a) Fabian
(b) Titus
(c) Malvolio
(d) Feste

Short Answer Questions

1. Olivia’s court jester states in Act I Scene V, “Let her hang me: he that is well hanged in this world needs to fear no” what?

2. What “foolish knight” does Maria say Sir Toby Belch brought to woo Olivia in Act I Scene III?

3. Sir Toby Belch claims that the “foolish knight” he brought to woo Olivia earns how much per year in Act I Scene III?

4. What is the true identity of Cesario in the play?

5. The Captain tells Viola in Act I Scene II, “When my tongue blabs, then let mine eyes” what?

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