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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. The Captain tells Viola in Act I Scene II, “When my tongue blabs, then let mine eyes” what?

2. What French term does Sir Andrew Aguecheek not understand when speaking with Sir Toby Belch in Act I Scene III?

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

4. What is the court jester’s response when Olivia asks him in Act I Scene V, “What’s a drunken man like, fool?”

5. Sir Toby Belch claims that the “foolish knight” he brought to woo Olivia earns how much per year in Act I Scene III?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Orsino’s feelings about music illustrated in Act I Scene I? How do these feelings change in the course of the scene?

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

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

4. How does Olivia receive Viola/Cesario when she arrives at Olivia’s house in Act I Scene V?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify and analyze the theme of language and wordplay in Twelfth Night. How is this theme exemplified by Maria, Sir Toby Belch, and Sir Andrew Aguecheek? How does Feste illustrate this theme? How is subtext related to the theme and what characters engage in using subtext?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the character of Malvolio in the play. How does Malvolio relate to and contribute to the play’s main themes? What does Malvolio symbolize in the context of the play? How do the other characters relate to Malvolio?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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