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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. The jester claims in Act IV Scene I that he would not “be in some of your coats” for how much money?
(a) 8 pence
(b) 5 pence
(c) 2 pence
(d) 1 pence

2. How does Sir Andrew Aguecheek greet Cesario in Act III Scene I?
(a) Au revoir, monsieur
(b) Bonjour, monsieur
(c) Adieux, monsieur
(d) Dieu vous garde, monsieur

3. Maria tells Feste to assume what name in his costume in Act IV Scene II?
(a) Fabian
(b) Sir Toby Belch
(c) Titus
(d) Sir Topas

4. By what name does Olivia address Sir Toby Belch when she enters in Act IV Scene I?
(a) Rudesby
(b) Cockatrice
(c) Jove
(d) Cataian

5. What word from Act IV Scene I refers to a costly and foolish undertaking?
(a) Folly
(b) Aside
(c) Valor
(d) Coxcomb

Short Answer Questions

1. Sir Toby Belch and Fabian convince Sir Andrew Aguecheek to do what in Act III Scene II?

2. What kind of instrument is the jester carrying when he enters with Viola in Act III Scene I?

3. What Roman king of the gods and god of sky and thunder is cited in Act III Scene IV?

4. Feste tells Malvolio in Act IV Scene II, “thou art more puzzled than the Egyptians in their” what?

5. What word from Act IV Scene II means exaggerated?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conclusion does Antonio reach regarding his dear friend in Act III Scene IV?

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

3. How might Malvolio’s treatment in Act IV be perceived differently when viewing the play as opposed to reading it?

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

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

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

7. How is Viola/Cesario saved from the duel in Act III Scene IV?

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

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

10. What does Olivia declare in Act III Scene I? How does Viola/Cesario respond?

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