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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. What word used in Act III Scene IV means boldness or determination in facing great danger, especially in battle?
(a) Dissemble
(b) Valor
(c) Knave
(d) Mellifluous

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

3. The jester compares a sentence to what type of glove in Act III Scene I?
(a) A golden glove
(b) A satin glove
(c) A cheveril glove
(d) A velveteen glove

4. Sir Toby Belch and Fabian convince Sir Andrew Aguecheek to do what in Act III Scene II?
(a) Challenge Orsino to a duel
(b) Challenge Titus to a duel
(c) Challenge Cesario to a duel
(d) Marry Viola

5. What kind of instrument is the jester carrying when he enters with Viola in Act III Scene I?
(a) A trombone
(b) A trumpet
(c) A tabour
(d) A lute

Short Answer Questions

1. 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”?

2. What word used by Olivia in Act IV Scene I means to wish evil on; to curse?

3. What does Sebastian call the jester in Act IV Scene I?

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?

5. Feste claims he is not tall enough to do what in Act IV Scene II?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Malvolio’s treatment in Act IV is justified? Why or why not?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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