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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. Of whom does Olivia speak when she says in Act III Scene IV, “he is sad and civil, and suits well for a servant with my fortunes”?

2. After reading Sir Andrew Aguecheek’s letter to Cesario, Sir Toby Belch remarks that Cesario will find the letter comes from what in Act III Scene IV?

3. Sir Toby Belch claims in Act III Scene II that “there is no love-broker in the world can more prevail in man's commendation with woman than report of” what?

4. What word from Act IV Scene I refers to a costly and foolish undertaking?

5. Feste tells Malvolio in Act IV Scene II, “thou art more puzzled than the Egyptians in their” what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Analyze and discuss the style of language used by Orsino in the play. How does Orsino’s speaking style differ from that of the other characters? What is indicated by his use of language? How is rank and social status indicated through language in the play?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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