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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Orsino states in Act I Scene I, “If music be the food of ___, play on…”
(a) Honesty
(b) Love
(c) Forgetfulness
(d) Faith

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

3. What item does Olivia send with Malvolio to take to Cesario after his exit in Act I?
(a) A handkerchief
(b) A ring
(c) A necklace
(d) A letter

4. According to the Captain in Act I Scene II Olivia is the daughter of a count that died how recently?
(a) A year ago
(b) Seven months ago
(c) Three months ago
(d) Three years ago

5. What is the setting of Act I Scene I?
(a) Orsino’s Palace
(b) Olivia’s house
(c) Olivia’s garden
(d) The sea-coast

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Viola say her brother is in Act I Scene II?

2. The Captain compares Viola’s brother to whom “on the dolphin’s back” in Act I Scene II?

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

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

5. Olivia’s lips are compared to those of whom from Roman mythology in Act I Scene IV?

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