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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. Whom does Sir Toby Belch call upon to bless Feste when he enters in Act IV Scene II?
2. Malvolio begs Feste to help him to find what in Act IV Scene II?
3. What word does Olivia use in Act IV Scene III to refer to a church pedestal?
4. What image is depicted on the jewel that Olivia gives Cesario in Act III Scene IV?
5. What term in the stage directions of the play refers to a part of an actor's lines supposedly not heard by others on the stage and intended only for the audience?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the character of Sir Andrew Aguecheek. How does Sir Toby Belch describe his friend?
2. How does Sir Andrew Aguecheek’s character contribute to the tone of Twelfth Night?
3. How is irony illustrated through the circumstances surrounding Malvolio in Act IV?
4. Describe the character of Sir Toby Belch. How does Sir Toby contribute to the tone of the play?
5. How does the character of Feste contribute to the tone of Twelfth Night? What is the significance of Feste’s name?
6. What happens in the conclusion of Act IV? How does Sebastian feel about his situation?
7. What character flaw might be blamed for Malvolio’s circumstances in Act IV?
8. Is Malvolio’s treatment in Act IV is justified? Why or why not?
9. How does Antonio help Sebastian in Act III Scene III?
10. What leads to Viola’s discovery that her brother is alive in Act III Scene IV?
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 discuss the characters of Orsino, Valentine, and Curio in the play. What power does Orsino have over Illyria? Who is Orsino’s love interest in the play? What are Orsino’s relationships like with Valentine and Curio?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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