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

2. In what country has Viola arrived in Act I Scene II?

3. Sir Toby Belch claims that Olivia is what when speaking with Maria in Act II Scene III?

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

5. Sir Toby Belch sings of the twelfth day of what month in Act II Scene III?

Short Essay Questions

1. What message and memento does Olivia give to Viola/Cesario at her departure in Act I Scene V?

2. Who originates the idea of the prank on Malvolio in Act II? Why?

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

4. What disguised identity does Viola take on in Act I? What is her appearance like in this disguise?

5. How does Olivia feel about Orsino in Act I? How are these feelings illustrated?

6. Describe the character of Sebastian. Who is Sebastian’s sister? How frequently does Sebastian appear in the play?

7. What is indicated by Orsino’s use of language in the play?

8. With whom is Orsino preoccupied in Act I Scene I? How does this preoccupation manifest in his character?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters of Sebastian and Viola in the play. What similarities do these siblings share? What differences? How do the twins feel about one another? How are they perceived by other characters in the play?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the style of language used by Orsino in the play. How does Orsino’s speaking style differ from that of the other characters? What is indicated by his use of language? How is rank and social status indicated through language in the play?

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