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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. Feste claims he is not tall enough to do what in Act IV Scene II?
(a) Endure mockery
(b) Enact the romance needed
(c) Become the function well
(d) Be a gentle knave

2. After reading Sir Andrew Aguecheek’s letter to Cesario, Sir Toby Belch remarks that Cesario will find the letter comes from what in Act III Scene IV?
(a) A coxcomb
(b) A pox
(c) A clodpole
(d) A lout

3. What word does Olivia use in Act IV Scene III to refer to a church pedestal?
(a) Chantry
(b) Convent
(c) Folly
(d) Caterwauling

4. What location does Antonio tell Sebastian is the best place to lodge in Act III Scene III?
(a) The Flamingo
(b) The Ostrich
(c) The Black Cat
(d) The Elephant

5. What is the meaning of the word “requite” used in Act IV Scene II?
(a) Beauty
(b) Compensate
(c) Sleep
(d) Deny

Short Answer Questions

1. What costuming items does Maria give Feste to wear in Act IV Scene II?

2. In Act III Scene I, Olivia says “how much the better to fall before the lion than the” what?

3. 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?

4. What is the setting of Act III Scene II?

5. Sir Andrew Aguecheek claims that he would rather be what than a politician in Act III Scene II?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Feste attempt to convince Malvolio of in Act IV Scene II?

2. How is irony illustrated through the circumstances surrounding Malvolio in Act IV?

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

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

5. How does Antonio help Sebastian in Act III Scene III?

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

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

8. How does Sir Andrew Aguecheek’s character contribute to the tone of Twelfth Night?

9. How does the character of Feste differ from all of the other main characters in the play? Who is offended by Feste’s observations?

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

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