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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. 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?

2. Feste claims in Act IV Scene II, “I’ll ne’er believe a madman till I see his” what?

3. What word used in Act IV Scene II means to give a false or misleading appearance to?

4. What is the setting of Act III Scene IV?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Feste illustrate the theme of disguise in Act IV Scene II?

2. Describe the character of Sir Andrew Aguecheek. How does Sir Toby Belch describe his friend?

3. How does Antonio help Sebastian in Act III Scene III?

4. What happens in the conclusion of Act IV? How does Sebastian feel about his situation?

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

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

7. What conclusion does Antonio reach regarding his dear friend in Act III Scene IV?

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

9. How does Sir Andrew Aguecheek’s character contribute to the tone of Twelfth Night?

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

Analyze and discuss the character of Olivia in the narrative. How old is Olivia? How is her appearance described? What characteristics does Olivia exude? With whom does she share a close relationship?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the characters of Sebastian and Antonio. Where did these characters meet? How long have they known one another when they are introduced in the play? How old is each of these characters? How does Antonio demonstrate his loyalty to Sebastian in the play?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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