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1
"...for what says Quinapalus? ‘Better a witty fool than a foolish wit.’"
Feste
Orsino
Toby
Andrew
2
What is Antonio's profession?
sea captain
soldier
explorer
priest
3
The Duke says women cannot physically love as much as he loves, Cesario disagrees by
raising his voice to the Duke and out-shouting him
quickly leaving his sight
giving 3 examples of love from mythology
telling a story about his "sister" who can't reveal her love
4
At the beginning of Twelfth Night, Duke Orsino is
listening to music.
writing a love letter.
preparing for a party.
contemplating suicide
5
What word best describes, "a gloomy or sad state of mind"?
fickle
deception
melancholy
enduring
6
What letters are written on Malvolio's letter
M.O.A.I.
A.B.C.D.
M.A.O.O.
M.O.I.A.
7
The head mistress of Olivia's court is
Maria
in love with Malvolio
Viola
unwell and can't perform her duties
8
"If music be the food of love, play on..."
Viola
Orsino
Valentine
Sebastian
9
What do sir Toby and Maria trick Malvolio into wearing?
boots
yellow stockings
an apron
a dress
10
Character who masquerades as a servant boy to make a living in a strange land.
Viola
Olivia
Antonio
Maria
11
When was this play written?
1801
1701
1901
1601
12
Elizabethan society interpreted The Great Chain of Being to mean that
ambition was celebrated.
status or class in life could be changed
servants remained servants.
common people should question the monarchy.
13
Sir Toby Belch is what relation to Olivia?
her father in law
her grandfather
her uncle
her guardian
14
Disguises himself as the priest, Sir Topas.
Feste
Orsino
Malvolio
Andrew
15
Which character does Duke Orsino end up with?
Maria
Viola
Feste
Olivia
16
Who takes care of Sebastian after he is shipwrecked?
Shakespeare
Sir Toby
Antonio
Maria
17
"Here comes the countess; now heaven walks on earth!"
Orsino
Andrew
Malvolio
Cesario
18
What is Sir Toby’s great vice?
He is addicted to Candy Crush.
He is a drunkard.
He is a glutton.
He is wrathful.
19
The best example of The Great Chain of Being being disrupted in this play is when
Viola tries to woo Olivia for Count Orsino
Malvolio imagines that he will marry the Countess Olivia
Antonio saves Sebastian from drowning
Sir Andrew Aguecheek does his best to court Olivia
20
"I could marry this wench for this device."
Fabian
Toby
Maria
Andrew
21
If somebody gets the bean in their cake, they are the______?
Princess of the Feast
Jester/clown
Prince of the Feast
King of Misrule
22
In the triangulation of desire the greatest action occurs
between the two rivals
between two objects of desire
after the rivals fight
between the rival and the object of desire
23
The music in Twelfth Night is there to
provide hidden codes to certain members of the audience.
heighten the moods of the characters.
express the views of Queen Elizabeth.
annoy the author.
24
Character writes a letter to play a trick on Malvolio.
Maria
Viola
Valentine
Feste
25
Have you any commission from your lord to negotiate with my face? You are now out of your text.
Cesario
Olivia
Viola
Malvolio
26
What disguise does Feste wear when he speaks with Malvolio?
He is disguised as Sir Andrew
He is disguised as Sir Toby
He is disguised as Sir Topas
He dresses as Crusty the Clown
27
What is the major love triangle throughout this play?
Cesario > Viola > Duke Orsino
Maria > Sir Toby > Sir Andrew
Duke Orsino > Olivia > Olivia
Duke Orsino > Olivia > Viola
28
Orsino advised Viola/Cesario that a woman should always choose ______________ for a partner
a wiser man
a richer man
an older man
a smelly man
29
What three things does Malvolio request in prison?
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
keys, hat, and sandals
food, water, and alcohol
ink, paper, and candle
30
The triangulation of desire is:
a type of party
a relationship involving fighting over the object of desire
a mathematical theory
a marriage vow
31
When he realizes that Cesario is a woman, what does Orsino do?
He orders her execution.
He betroths her to Sir Toby.
He decides to marry her.
He banishes her for being so deceitful.
32
A "puritan" who is egotistical and proper.
Orsino
Sebastian
Malvolio
Toby
33
This character appears to be Cesario, but was just saved from a shipwreck.
Feste
Sir Toby
Sebastian
Antonio
34
Which character does Olivia end up with?
Orsino
Sebastian
Malvolio
Cesario
35
Who did Antonio steal from?
Sebastian
Cesario
Orsino
Andrew
36
Sir Andrew challenges Viola to a duel as:
attempting to win Olivia
a dare
for fun
revenge
37
When Caeserio is sent to see Olivia, (s)he refuses to leave until...
(s)he is told why Olivia is not interested in Orsino
(s)he has a letter of reply to give Orsino
(s)he has seen Olivia
(s)he has been handed a ring from Olivia's hand
38
Where is Twelfth Night set?
Messaline
Illyria
Narnia
Hogwarts
39
What is the importance of Feste's songs?
Because he likes to
Includes Shakespeare's knowledge on poetry.
Summarize the story, truth, foreshadow events
He's the fool, and he's doing his job
40
The first conflict in the play is over:
Viola's feelings for Sir Toby
Malvolio's egotistical behavior
Duke Orsino's pining away for Olivia
Olivia's sorrow over her brother
41
After the fight, Lady Olivia thinks she is talking to Cesario. What does Lady Olivia do?
Asks Cesario (actually Sebastian) to marry her
Asks the clown to explain what is going on
Asks Sebastian to sort out the mess
Suggests that she now could marry Duke Orsino
42
Sir Toby encourages which characters into duelling?
Orsino and Olivia
Cesario and Andrew Aguecheek
Andrew Aguecheek and Antonio
Antonio and Sebastian
43
What makes Viola realize she is in a mess?
She realizes that Sebastian is alive
She falls in the mud at Olivia's estate
She realizes that she loves Maria
She realizes that Olivia loves her
44
What does unrequited love mean?
Love that is not known
Love that is quiet
Love that is not returned
True love
45
One reason Shakespeare's comedies are read today is:
They are still as relevant today as they were 400 years ago
People think Shakespeare was important
It's a tradition for English speaking nations
There aren't many new comedies being written
46
What was the other name for Twelfth Night?
Romeo and Juliet
What You Will
Shakespeare in Love
She's the Man
47
The primary focus of the Great Chain of Being is
Everything on earth and in heaven is linked and orderly.
all of these
All people and things have their place in a grand scheme.
to give sense, order and meaning to life.
48
What is Malvolio’s position?
He is Olivia's steward.
He is Orsino's fool.
He is Olivia's fool.
He is Orsino's steward.
49
Which plant is at the top of the hierarchy in the Great Chain of Being?
rose
wheat
sunflower
oak
50
In Act II, Orsino compares women, somewhat unfavorably, to:
sharks
roses
vines
leaves
51
What type of song does Sir Toby request of Feste?
a rock song
a rap song
a song of good life
a love song
52
The memetic theory suggests
life consists of memory
everyone is a scapegoat
we imitate others' desires
our desires are original and unique
53
Olivia enters and thinks she sees her Uncle Toby fighting with Cesario. How does she react?
Joins in the fight herself
She banishes Sir Toby from her sight
Thinks that Malvolio wasn't mad after all
Asks Cesario to marry her on the spot
54
A theme that ran throughout the course of the play was:
Loyalty in servants
Love is joyous, frustrating, and complex
Responsibility by noblemen
The importance of money
55
Which character does not get married (or plan to) at the end of the play?
Orsino
Sebastian
Andrew
Toby
56
Where is Malvolio locked up?
his room
Viola's house
Duke Orsino's house
a dark chamber
57
Who has to cross-dress within the play?
Malvolio
Maria
Sebastian
Viola
58
When Viola will not take the ring from Malvolio, Malvolio:
Has a tantrum
Calls the guards
Takes it back to Olivia
Throws the ring on the floor
59
What does Malvolio swear he will do at the end of the play?
He will get his revenge on all of the other characters.
That he will never wear yellow stockings again.
That he will burn Olivia's house down.
That he will fight a duel with Feste.
60
This character really just wants money from his noble friend.
Orsino
Fabian
Toby
Andrew
61
The title of Shakespeare's play, Twelfth Night, comes from
the Feast of the Epiphany
the end of the twelve days of Christmas.
a "topsy-turvy," upside down holiday.
a day when kings became peasants and vice-versa.
62
Around what holiday does
Twelfth Night
take place?
Easter
Valentine's Day
Christmas/Epiphany
Labor Day
63
How does Sebastian react to meeting Lady Olivia?
He is now jealous of his sister
He begins to show off
He is instantly attracted but confused
He is frustrated and angry
64
What does Viola give to Feste for being funny in their interaction?
a rich jewel
a ring
a coin
2 coins
65
"I saw your niece do more favours to the count’s serving man than ever she bestowed upon me."
Feste
Andrew
Orsini
Cesario
66
An example of an external conflict is:
Cesario's secret that "he" is really Viola
Feste's songs of truth and warning
Andrew, Toby, and Sebastian's swordfight
Maria's love for a lower class messenger
67
Wealthy, foolish character who is tricked into buying ale and dueling.
Valentine
Toby
Andrew
Malvolio
68
What does Orsino say about how men and women love?
Men are fickle and change their minds
No man can love with the same passion as a woman
No woman can love with the same kind of passion as a man
No woman can love without having kids
69
Have you no wit, manners, nor honesty, but to gabble like tinkers at this time of night?
Fabian
Cesario
Maria
Malvolio
70
William Shakespeare was
Scottish
Polish
German
English
71
Maria said of Malvolio, “…here comes the trout that must be caught...” This is an example of
metaphor
alliteration
simile
irony
72
What reason is given for Sir Toby and Maria's marriage?
He loved her.
Maria blackmailed him
Olivia said they had to marry.
He married her for forging the letter.
73
Who other than Viola uses disguise, in the play?
Toby
Feste
Olivia
Maria
74
"Most radiant, exquisite, and unmatchable beauty – tell me if this be the lady of the house"
Olivia
Valentine
Maria
Cesario
75
What is Orsino's position?
Prime Minister of Illyria
Duke of Illyria
King of Illyria
President of Illyria
76
Viola tells Orsino: 'I'll do my best to ___ your lady'.
woo
fool
please
impress
77
At the end of Twelfth Night
Malvolio, Andrew, & Antonio aren't part of the happy ending
multiple couples are married or engaged
The Great Chain of Being is "put right" again
all of these
78
Why is Sir Andrew Aguecheek staying at Olivia’s home?
He is trying to woo Olivia
He is trying to court Maria
He is her uncle
He is a friend of Malvolio's
79
What does Sir Toby say to convince Sir Andrew to stay?
He likes his money
He needs to prove his manliness to Olivia
He just asks him to stay
Olivia does care for Andrew
80
"O time, thou must untangle this, not I; It is too hard a knot for me to untie."
Viola
Feste
Orsino
Olivia
81
He is in love with love.
Toby
Orsino
Antonio
Sebastian
82
Malvolio appears and tells Maria, Sir Andrew, and Sir Toby off - why is Maria the MOST annoyed?
She hadn't been at the party long.
She secretly loved Malvolio
She's in love with Malvolio and he does not return that love
She just told them to be quiet- she had done nothing wrong.
83
Why does Sir Toby decide to end the joke on Malvolio?
He is worried that he has upset his niece
Duke Orsino gets involved and tells him to
Lady Olivia needs Malvolio for her marriage
He feels Malvolio might go to the police
84
What does Duke Orsino do when he realizes the true identity an gender of Viola?
He is horrified he has revealed his closest thoughts to her.
He immediately declares his love for her.
He slaps her with his dueling glove.
He runs away at high speed.
85
A sea captain and good friend, but also an outlaw.
Andrew
Sebastian
Antonio
Feste
86
How would the actors cross-dress in these plays in a traditional Shakespeare production?
A female playing a female role would dress as a male
A male would dress as a female role while dressing as a male
87
Whom does Olivia send off with a ring to give a message to Cesario?
Malvolio
Toby
priest
Maria
88
Who is the last person left on stage at the play's end?
Antonio
Fabian
Viola
Feste
89
How is
Twelfth Night
a comedy?
It has court jesters
The plot twists
It ends with a marriage
The characters are light and humorous
90
For the love of mockery; for I know this letter will make a contemplative idiot of him.
Feste
Maria
Andrew
Toby
91
The women in Shakespeare's plays were
All of the above
Always played by men
Often the most clever and complex
Important
92
"Dramatic irony" means":
There is a negative theme associated with the play
There are too many literary devices in the final copy
The audience knows what's going to happen
The play is a tragedy
93
In the Great Chain of Being the servant would be
closest to the animals
in the middle
able to move to an upper class
closest to God
94
At the beginning of Act 4, why does Sir Andrew attack Sebastian?
He thought he was Cesario
He discovers Sebastian is an outlaw
He took an instant dislike to him
He knew that he was owed money
95
During Shakespeare's time the traditional European court fool
all of these
could be crazy and get away with it.
was admired and celebrated.
had permission to give a different point of view.
96
Who lives by the church?
Feste
Andrew
William Shakepseare
Cesario
97
Why does Feste call Olivia a fool?
She is mourning her dead brother as an excuse to hide.
She is not smart
Feste is in a bad mood
He feels like annoying her
98
Shakespeare sets up multiple love situations and the love these characters have
is straightforward and uncomplicated
is mostly for themselves
is deep and lasting
is unselfish and noble
99
Viola sympathizes with Olivia even before they meet because:
Olivia is proud and independent
Olivia is a foolish lady
Olivia does not want to marry
Olivia just lost her brother
100
Sebastian and Viola are from:
Australia
Illyria
Space
Messaline
101
Feste adds this element to the plot of the play:
the idea that life is hard and unforgiving
a dark reality
a realization that love is hurtful
a sense of balance and truth
102
Why is Sir Andrew extremely surprised when Sebastian starts beating him the second time?
He was expecting Sir Toby to help him
He thought that he would run away
He was expecting Cesario's weakness
His super powers weren't working that day
103
How does Malvolio react when he finds the letter?
He goes to tell Lady Olivia immediately
Delighted and makes sure he follows the instructions exactly
Very pleased and asks Maria to help him win Olivia's heart.
He seems indifferent and slightly annoyed
104
What do Aguecheek and Belch complain to Orsino?
That they were only playing games with Malvolio.
That Olivia didn't want to marry Andrew Aguecheek
That they were assaulted by Cesario
That Viola tricked them into believing that she was Cesario
105
In Act III, Viola says that Feste is:
A wise fool
a fun guy
a rouge
A foolish wit
106
Which of these things does Malvolio ask for when he is imprisoned?
pen and ink
water and food
light and food
mercy
107
Which of the four archetypes best describes Olivia?
lover
sovereign
trickster
warrior
108
Tampering with The Great Chain of Being leads to
love
chaos
power
peace
109
In mourning for a dead father and brother.
Feste
Olivia
Maria
Orsino
110
"I had a sister, whom the blind waves and surges have devoured. Of charity, what kin are you?"
Cesario
Sebastian
Feste
Orsino