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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. 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”?

2. What kind of instrument is the jester carrying when he enters with Viola in Act III Scene I?

3. What Roman king of the gods and god of sky and thunder is cited in Act III Scene IV?

4. What does Olivia say hides her heart in Act III Scene I?

5. Where is the old hermit from that Feste cites in Act IV Scene II?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What character flaw might be blamed for Malvolio’s circumstances in Act IV?

4. What does Olivia declare in Act III Scene I? How does Viola/Cesario respond?

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

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

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

8. What is Sir Andrew Aguecheek’s principle focus and grievance in the play?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters of Sebastian and Viola in the play. What similarities do these siblings share? What differences? How do the twins feel about one another? How are they perceived by other characters in the play?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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