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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. Olivia tells Cesario in Act III Scene IV, “A fiend like thee might bear my soul” where?
(a) To hell
(b) To Heaven
(c) To Illyria
(d) To Elysium

2. Of whom does Olivia speak when she says in Act III Scene IV, “he is sad and civil, and suits well for a servant with my fortunes”?
(a) Titus
(b) Fabian
(c) Malvolio
(d) Feste

3. What is the setting of Act III Scene IV?
(a) Olivia’s garden
(b) The cubiculo
(c) The sea-coast
(d) Duke Orsino’s Palace

4. The jester states in Act IV Scene I, “These wise men that give fools money get themselves a good report” after how many years’ purchase?
(a) 14
(b) 6
(c) 4
(d) 11

5. What does Antonio give to Sebastian before departing in Act III Scene III?
(a) His ring
(b) His horse
(c) His purse
(d) A letter

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the stage directions describe as the setting for Act III Scene III?

2. What word from Act IV Scene I refers to a costly and foolish undertaking?

3. What character is arrested in Act III Scene IV?

4. What does the jester say his house stands next to in Act III Scene I?

5. What character speaks the following line in Act IV Scene I: “What relish is in this? how runs the stream? Or I am mad, or else this is a dream”?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the character of Feste contribute to the tone of Twelfth Night? What is the significance of Feste’s name?

2. What character flaw might be blamed for Malvolio’s circumstances in Act IV?

3. What is Sir Andrew Aguecheek’s principle focus and grievance in the play?

4. What do Sir Toby Belch and Fabian convince Sir Andrew Aguecheek to do in Act III Scene II? Who interrupts them?

5. What leads to Viola’s discovery that her brother is alive in Act III Scene IV?

6. Describe the character of Sir Andrew Aguecheek. How does Sir Toby Belch describe his friend?

7. What is humiliating about Malvolio’s situation in Act IV Scene II?

8. How does Feste illustrate the theme of disguise in Act IV Scene II?

9. Describe the character of Feste in the play. What is Feste’s role in Olivia’s household?

10. What happens in the conclusion of Act IV? How does Sebastian feel about his situation?

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