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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. What is the name of Olivia’s court jester?

2. What is the setting of Act II Scene V?

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

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

5. Who asks Sir Toby Belch and Sir Andrew in Act II Scene III, “Is there no respect of place, persons, nor time in you?”

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is Orsino’s station in Illyria? What news does he receive in the beginning of Act I Scene I?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Define and discuss “asides” in drama and literature. What is the purpose of asides? How do they serve to inform the audience of a character’s motivations? What are examples of asides used in Twelfth Night? How do these examples serve to inform the audience?

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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