You think you know the shores of Illyria, but do you really remember how Duke Orsino’s obsession with music and love begins? Twelfth Night Act 1 Quiz: Viola’s Disguise and the First Shipwreck How well do you remember the first shipwreck and Viola’s desperate decision to disguise herself as a page? See if you can survive these opening scenes without getting lost at sea.
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Twelfth Night Act 1 Quiz Questions
- Who is the Duke of Illyria introduced at the beginning of Act 1?
- What is Orsino’s famous opening line in Act 1, Scene 1?
- Whom is Orsino in love with at the start of the play?
- Why does Olivia refuse to see Orsino’s messengers?
- What disaster separates Viola from her brother?
- What is the name of Viola’s twin brother?
- What disguise does Viola adopt after the shipwreck?
- Who helps Viola after the shipwreck?
- Where does Viola believe her brother is after the shipwreck?
- Why does Viola decide to serve Duke Orsino?
- How long does Olivia plan to mourn her brother’s death?
- What is the main theme established through Orsino’s speech in Act 1, Scene 1?
- Who is Olivia’s steward?
- Which character is described as Olivia’s witty jester?
- Who is Sir Toby Belch related to?
- What vice is Sir Toby known for?
- Who is Sir Andrew Aguecheek?
- What does Sir Toby hope Sir Andrew will achieve?
- What is Maria’s role in Olivia’s household?
- How does Maria describe Sir Andrew’s dancing?
- What reason does Maria give for Sir Andrew’s frequent drinking?
- What pun does Feste make when Olivia calls him a fool?
- Why does Olivia eventually forgive Feste for his absence?
- What impression does Orsino have of Cesario (Viola) early on?
- What task does Orsino assign Cesario in Act 1?
- What does Viola secretly confess in her soliloquy after meeting Orsino?
- Where does the action of Act 1 take place?
- Which two themes are most clearly introduced in Act 1?
- How does Olivia respond to Orsino’s continued pursuit?
- What tone best describes Act 1 overall?