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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sir Toby Belch asks Sir Andrew Aguecheek in Act II Scene III, “Does not our life consist of” what?

2. When the jester enters in Act II Scene III Sir Andrew Aguecheek speaks of his discussion of whom “passing the equinoctial of Queubus”?

3. By what name does Sir Toby Belch refer to Maria when bidding her goodnight in Act II Scene III?

4. Where does Viola say her brother is in Act I Scene II?

5. Who governs the land where Viola arrives in Act I Scene II, according to the Captain?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Viola when she is first introduced in Act I Scene II? What has just taken place?

2. What is Malvolio’s response to the letter found in Act II?

3. Describe Antonio’s relationship with Sebastian. How is this relationship illustrated in Act II?

4. How is Malvolio’s character perceived by Fabian, Sir Toby Belch, and Feste?

5. What do Orsino and Viola/Cesario discuss in Act II Scene IV?

6. How have Viola’s situation and circumstances changed when she reappears in Act I Scene IV?

7. Where are Sebastian and Antonio when they are introduced in Act II Scene I? What are Sebastian’s circumstances in this scene?

8. What discovery does Viola/Cesario make when Malvolio catches up with her in Act II Scene II?

9. Describe the character of Malvolio. What is Malvolio’s role in Olivia’s household? How does Olivia feel about him?

10. How are Sir Toby Belch’s feelings for Maria illustrated in the play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Olivia in the narrative. How old is Olivia? How is her appearance described? What characteristics does Olivia exude? With whom does she share a close relationship?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Viola’s reaction upon being brought the ring by Malvolio in Act II Scene II. What does the ring signify to Viola? What does it signify to Olivia? How does Viola feel about the confusion caused by her disguise?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the characters of Sebastian and Antonio. Where did these characters meet? How long have they known one another when they are introduced in the play? How old is each of these characters? How does Antonio demonstrate his loyalty to Sebastian in the play?

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