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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. What character says the following lines from Act III Scene IV: “If all the devils of hell be drawn in little, and Legion himself possessed him, yet I'll speak to him”?
3. What does Olivia say hides her heart in Act III Scene I?
4. What does Antonio give to Sebastian before departing in Act III Scene III?
5. What location does Antonio tell Sebastian is the best place to lodge in Act III Scene III?
Short Essay Questions
1. How might Malvolio’s treatment in Act IV be perceived differently when viewing the play as opposed to reading it?
2. What leads to Antonio’s feelings of betrayal in Act III Scene IV?
3. Is Malvolio’s treatment in Act IV is justified? Why or why not?
4. How does the character of Feste contribute to the tone of Twelfth Night? What is the significance of Feste’s name?
5. What conclusion does Antonio reach regarding his dear friend in Act III Scene IV?
6. What does Olivia declare in Act III Scene I? How does Viola/Cesario respond?
7. How does the character of Feste differ from all of the other main characters in the play? Who is offended by Feste’s observations?
8. What does Feste attempt to convince Malvolio of in Act IV Scene II?
9. How is Viola/Cesario saved from the duel in Act III Scene IV?
10. How does Sir Andrew Aguecheek’s character contribute to the tone of Twelfth Night?
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
Discuss the character of Feste the Clown in the play. What is Feste’s role in Olivia’s household? What does he represent symbolically in the play? How does Feste stand out amongst the other main characters?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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