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