How does the theme of love show throughout the play?

There are complex vrealtions/visions of love between the characters.

Why did males play the role of female?

Women were often homebound or performed other tasks like make costumes.

What message does Oliva send back to the Duke?

She is not interested in him because she is mourning her brother.

Why does Viola disguise herself when arriving at Illyria?

To find work and protect herself

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1
There is a link to the Twelfth Night and Christmas.
True
False
2
The play Twelfth Night does not contain many examples of figurative language.
True
False
3
How does the theme of love show throughout the play?
There are complex vrealtions/visions of love between the characters.
Maria and Sir Toby begin a relationship.
The Duke wants to marry Olivia.
Viola falls in love with Sir Andrew.
4
Why did males play the role of female?
Women were not high class citizens.
Women were often homebound or performed other tasks like make costumes.
Women didn't want to act
Women were banned from acting
5
Viola's actions and disguise stems from her parents dying.
True
False
6
How does the Twelfth Night begin?
Viola just started working for the Duke
A shipwreck
Olivia loses her brother
The twins are on a cruise
7
Oliva refuses to marry for how many years?
5 years
Until she falls in love with
7 years
1 year
8
Who played female characters in early productions of plays?
Females
Males
They did not have female characters
Young children
9
Who helps Viola create a disguise?
The Duke
Olivia
The captain
Cesario
10
Where was Shakespeare born?
Cambridge
Stratford-upon-Avon
Oxford
Warwick Castle
11
The Duke is first in love with who?
Viola
Maria
Mary
Olivia
12
What message does Oliva send back to the Duke?
She wants to be courted by Cesario.
She is not interested in him because she is mourning her brother.
She has no intention of marrying anyone, ever.
She will meet him.
13
What does Maria think of Sir Andrew?
He acts foolish.
He will never marry.
He should be exiled from Illyria.
He is very witty.
14
What does the Duke send Cesario to deliver?
A letter
Flowers
A ring
An invitation to meet him in his courtyard
15
Who did Shakespeare marry?
He did not marry.
Olive Hathaway
Anne Hathaway
Queen Elizabeth
16
Shakespeare was famous for writing these:
Poems and book
Historical plays and short stories
Sonnets and monologues
Sonnets and plays
17
What is the name of Viola's brother?
Cesario
Toby
Feste
Sebastian
18
The theme of mistaken identity is common throughout Act 1.
False
True
19
Why does Viola disguise herself when arriving at Illyria?
To find work and protect herself
Because she is scared
To hide her sadness
This is a way to pay tribute to her brother
20
What are common themes in Twelfth Night?
Confusion and madness
Class difference and power
Suffering and foolishness
Disguise and love

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