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Twelfth Night Act 1 Quiz
Twelfth Night Act 1 Quiz
Who is Sir Andrew Aguecheek?
Orsino’s rival general
Viola’s disguised ally
Sir Toby’s foolish friend
Olivia’s suitor from another land
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How long does Olivia plan to mourn her brother’s death?
Five years
One year
Seven years
Three months
None
What task does Orsino assign Cesario in Act 1?
To collect taxes
To woo Olivia on his behalf
To guard his estate
To find Sebastian
None
Why does Viola decide to serve Duke Orsino?
She wishes to court him
She wants to avoid Olivia
She admires his noble reputation
She seeks revenge
None
What reason does Maria give for Sir Andrew’s frequent drinking?
He is heartbroken
He loves Olivia
He copies Sir Toby’s habits
He fears the sea
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What is Orsino’s famous opening line in Act 1, Scene 1?
“If music be the food of love, play on”
“All the world’s a stage”
“Out, out, brief candle”
“Now is the winter of our discontent”
None
What impression does Orsino have of Cesario (Viola) early on?
He thinks Cesario is arrogant
He believes Cesario has youthful charm and sincerity
He ignores Cesario entirely
He distrusts Cesario’s motives
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What pun does Feste make when Olivia calls him a fool?
He mocks Sir Toby instead
He says she’ll be the fool for mourning
He admits he is the cleverest fool alive
He denies being a fool at all
None
Whom is Orsino in love with at the start of the play?
Maria
Countess Rossaline
Viola
Olivia
None
What disguise does Viola adopt after the shipwreck?
A noblewoman of Illyria
A messenger from Orsino
A nun in Olivia’s household
A young male servant named Cesario
None
What vice is Sir Toby known for?
Laziness
Drunkenness
Cowardice
Greed
None
Which two themes are most clearly introduced in Act 1?
Love and disguise
War and revenge
Loyalty and betrayal
Ambition and power
None
Which character is described as Olivia’s witty jester?
Sir Andrew
Fabian
Feste
Sir Toby
None
What tone best describes Act 1 overall?
Somber and political
Tragic and violent
Mysterious and suspenseful
Romantic and comedic
None
Where does Viola believe her brother is after the shipwreck?
Returned to their homeland
Drowned
Living in Orsino’s court
Held captive by pirates
None
What is the main theme established through Orsino’s speech in Act 1, Scene 1?
The excess and folly of love
The duty of kingship
The value of friendship
The pursuit of honor
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Why does Olivia refuse to see Orsino’s messengers?
She is mourning her brother’s death
She is traveling abroad
She dislikes Orsino personally
She plans to marry another man
None
What disaster separates Viola from her brother?
A pirate attack
A shipwreck
A storm in Illyria’s forest
A war between nations
None
How does Maria describe Sir Andrew’s dancing?
With grace
Better than Orsino
Like a courtly lord
Like a fool
None
Why does Olivia eventually forgive Feste for his absence?
He apologizes sincerely
He cleverly proves she is foolish to mourn too long
He offers a gift from Orsino
He promises to sing her a song
None
What is Maria’s role in Olivia’s household?
Tutor
Messenger
Gentlewoman and maid
Cook
None
How does Olivia respond to Orsino’s continued pursuit?
She asks Feste to intervene
She begins to pity him
She secretly writes to him
She remains firm in rejecting him
None
Who is Olivia’s steward?
Malvolio
Fabian
Antonio
Feste
None
What does Viola secretly confess in her soliloquy after meeting Orsino?
She misses her brother
She wishes to serve Olivia
She has fallen in love with him
She plans to reveal her disguise
None
Where does the action of Act 1 take place?
Messina
Illyria
Venice
Athens
None
Who is Sir Toby Belch related to?
Orsino
Olivia
Viola
Sebastian
None
Who helps Viola after the shipwreck?
The sea captain
Feste the fool
Malvolio
Sir Toby Belch
None
What does Sir Toby hope Sir Andrew will achieve?
Marry Olivia
Expose Viola’s disguise
Defeat Orsino
Win favor with Malvolio
None
Who is the Duke of Illyria introduced at the beginning of Act 1?
Antonio
Sebastian
Sir Toby Belch
Orsino
None
What is the name of Viola’s twin brother?
Malvolio
Fabian
Sebastian
Cesario
None
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