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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In what country has Viola arrived in Act I Scene II?
(a) Illyria
(b) Messaline
(c) Prague
(d) Elysium
2. What does the jester say “are no bottle-ale houses” in Act II Scene III?
(a) The Myrmidons
(b) The Sirens
(c) The master’s homes
(d) The Vaspians
3. What is the setting of Act II Scene I?
(a) Before Olivia’s house
(b) The Elephant
(c) The sea-coast
(d) The cubiculo
4. 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?
(a) Colors
(b) Faith
(c) Storms
(d) Rain
5. Who governs the land where Viola arrives in Act I Scene II, according to the Captain?
(a) Sir Andrew Aguecheek
(b) Orsino
(c) Malvolio
(d) Baptista
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Sebastian believe has happened to his sister in Act II Scene I?
2. The Captain tells Viola that he was born how many hoursof travel from the place they stand in Act I Scene II?
3. Sir Toby Belch sings of the twelfth day of what month in Act II Scene III?
4. How is Sir Toby Belch related to Olivia in the play?
5. What is the true identity of Cesario in the play?
Short Essay Questions
1. What disguised identity does Viola take on in Act I? What is her appearance like in this disguise?
2. How have Viola’s situation and circumstances changed when she reappears in Act I Scene IV?
3. What discovery does Viola/Cesario make when Malvolio catches up with her in Act II Scene II?
4. How are Sir Toby Belch’s feelings for Maria illustrated in the play?
5. Describe the character of Maria. What is Maria’s role in Olivia’s household?
6. What is an “aside”? Give an example of an aside in Act I.
7. Describe the character of Malvolio. What is Malvolio’s role in Olivia’s household? How does Olivia feel about him?
8. Where are Sebastian and Antonio when they are introduced in Act II Scene I? What are Sebastian’s circumstances in this scene?
9. Describe Antonio’s relationship with Sebastian. How is this relationship illustrated in Act II?
10. Who originates the idea of the prank on Malvolio in Act II? Why?
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