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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. How many “wits” does Feste describe a human having in Act IV Scene II?

2. Who enters with Olivia in Act IV Scene III?

3. Whom does Sir Toby Belch call upon to bless Feste when he enters in Act IV Scene II?

4. Olivia tells Cesario in Act III Scene IV, “A fiend like thee might bear my soul” where?

5. Which of the five rivers of Hades is cited from Greek mythology in Act IV Scene I?

Short Essay Questions

1. What leads to Antonio’s feelings of betrayal in Act III Scene IV?

2. What is Sir Andrew Aguecheek’s principle focus and grievance in the play?

3. What is humiliating about Malvolio’s situation in Act IV Scene II?

4. How is Viola/Cesario saved from the duel in Act III Scene IV?

5. What does Olivia declare in Act III Scene I? How does Viola/Cesario respond?

6. Is Malvolio’s treatment in Act IV is justified? Why or why not?

7. How might Malvolio’s treatment in Act IV be perceived differently when viewing the play as opposed to reading it?

8. What does Feste attempt to convince Malvolio of in Act IV Scene II?

9. What do Sir Toby Belch and Fabian convince Sir Andrew Aguecheek to do in Act III Scene II? Who interrupts them?

10. Describe the character of Sir Toby Belch. How does Sir Toby contribute to the tone of the play?

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

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

Identity in Twelfth Night

a. Discuss the theme of identity in the play. How is this theme illustrated through symbolism and imagery?

b. Compare Olivia and Viola in the play. How do these characters each use disguise to mask their true identity?

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