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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. Malvolio hands Cesario what object in Act II Scene II?

2. Who has just saved Sebastian’s life in Act II Scene I?

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

4. The setting of Act II Scene II is described as being where in the stage directions?

5. The jester says in Act II Scene III that “Malvolio’s nose is no” what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Viola in the play. Where is she from? What concerns her when she is introduced in Act I Scene II?

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

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

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

6. What is an “aside”? Give an example of an aside in Act I.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Viola’s plans in Illyria in Act I Scene II. Why does Viola choose to dress as a eunuch? Who agrees to help her in securing this disguise? What are Viola’s objectives at the opening of the play? How do these objectives change in the course of the narrative?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the philosophies on love and life discussed between Viola/Cesario and Orsino in Act II Scene IV. How do their philosophies differ? Do you believe these differences are based upon gender? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the setting of Illyria and the attributes of this setting. How populous was Illyria during this time? How were governments set up? Who rules over Illyria in the play? In what season does the play open?

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