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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 describes the room he is in as being what in Act IV Scene II?
2. Regarding Malvolio, Maria says in Act III Scene II, “he does smile his face into more lines than is in the new map with the augmentation of” what?
3. Which of the five rivers of Hades is cited from Greek mythology in Act IV Scene I?
4. Referring to the jester, Viola speaks in soliloquy in Act III Scene I, stating, “This fellow is wise enough to play the fool; And to do that well craves a kind of” what?
5. What word from Act IV Scene I refers to a costly and foolish undertaking?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the character of Sir Andrew Aguecheek. How does Sir Toby Belch describe his friend?
2. What conclusion does Antonio reach regarding his dear friend in Act III Scene IV?
3. What is the significance of Antonio’s status within Illyria? What led to this status?
4. What happens in the conclusion of Act IV? How does Sebastian feel about his situation?
5. Is Malvolio’s treatment in Act IV is justified? Why or why not?
6. How does Antonio help Sebastian in Act III Scene III?
7. What is humiliating about Malvolio’s situation in Act IV Scene II?
8. What character flaw might be blamed for Malvolio’s circumstances in Act IV?
9. How does Feste illustrate the theme of disguise in Act IV Scene II?
10. What leads to Antonio’s feelings of betrayal in Act III Scene IV?
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
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
Define, discuss, and analyze the subplot which develops in Act II Scene III. How does this subplot relate to the main plot of the narrative? What is the purpose of a subplot? How common were the use of subplots within Shakespeare’s works?
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