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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Olivia’s lips are compared to those of whom from Roman mythology in Act I Scene IV?
(a) Jove’s
(b) Titus’s
(c) Diana’s
(d) Athena’s

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

4. What is the name of Olivia’s steward in the play?
(a) Fabian
(b) Feste
(c) Titus
(d) Malvolio

5. The Captain tells Viola in Act I Scene II that he last saw her brother clinging to what?
(a) A mast
(b) A ship wheel
(c) A suitcase
(d) A branch

Short Answer Questions

1. Orsino states in Act I Scene I, “If music be the food of ___, play on…”

2. What item does Olivia send with Malvolio to take to Cesario after his exit in Act I?

3. What is the name of Olivia’s lady-in-waiting?

4. Viola solicits the Captain to help her disguise herself as what in Act I Scene II?

5. What is the name of Olivia’s court jester?

(see the answer key)

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