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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. The jester compares a sentence to what type of glove in Act III Scene I?

2. What is the meaning of the word “requite” used in Act IV Scene II?

3. Feste claims he is not tall enough to do what in Act IV Scene II?

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

5. What does Antonio give to Sebastian before departing in Act III Scene III?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of Antonio’s status within Illyria? What led to this status?

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

3. How does the character of Feste contribute to the tone of Twelfth Night? What is the significance of Feste’s name?

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

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

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

7. How is irony illustrated through the circumstances surrounding Malvolio in Act IV?

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

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

10. How does the character of Feste differ from all of the other main characters in the play? Who is offended by Feste’s observations?

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

Identify and analyze the objectives and actions of Maria, Sir Toby Belch and Sir Andrew Aguecheek in Act II Scene V. What do these merrymakers hope to achieve by tormenting and humiliating Malvolio? What actions do they take in doing so? What obstacles do they face?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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