The triangulation of desire is:

a relationship involving fighting over the object of desire

The music in Twelfth Night is there to

heighten the moods of the characters.

What does Orsino say about how men and women love?

No woman can love with the same kind of passion as a man

What does Malvolio swear he will do at the end of the play?

He will get his revenge on all of the other characters.

Malvolio appears and tells Maria, Sir Andrew, and Sir Toby off - why is Maria the MOST annoyed?

She just told them to be quiet- she had done nothing wrong.

What is the importance of Feste's songs?

Summarize the story, truth, foreshadow events

One reason Shakespeare's comedies are read today is:

They are still as relevant today as they were 400 years ago

Why does Sir Toby decide to end the joke on Malvolio?

He is worried that he has upset his niece

An example of an external conflict is:

Andrew, Toby, and Sebastian's swordfight

The Duke says women cannot physically love as much as he loves, Cesario disagrees by

telling a story about his "sister" who can't reveal her love

What do Aguecheek and Belch complain to Orsino?

That they were assaulted by Cesario

The best example of The Great Chain of Being being disrupted in this play is when

Malvolio imagines that he will marry the Countess Olivia

What does Sir Toby say to convince Sir Andrew to stay?

He needs to prove his manliness to Olivia

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.

Olivia enters and thinks she sees her Uncle Toby fighting with Cesario. How does she react?

She banishes Sir Toby from her sight

"Dramatic irony" means":

The audience knows what's going to happen

Why does Feste call Olivia a fool?

She is mourning her dead brother as an excuse to hide.

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

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