If music be the food of love, play on, till the heart be full. Twelfth Night Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz Starts in the Duke’s court where desire is described as a sickness and a hunter. Answer the first question and see if you got the starting notes.
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Twelfth Night Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz Questions
- Who speaks the opening line of Twelfth Night?
- What is Orsino’s famous opening line?
- What emotion dominates Orsino’s mood in this scene?
- Who is Orsino in love with?
- Why will Olivia not return Orsino’s affection?
- How long does Olivia plan to mourn her brother’s death?
- What does Orsino compare love to in his speech?
- Who brings Orsino news about Olivia’s mourning?
- What does Orsino request from the musicians at the start?
- What literary device dominates Orsino’s opening speech?
- What does Orsino say happens when he hears music?
- What kind of love does Orsino express in this scene?
- Which character is sent to deliver Orsino’s message to Olivia before Cesario’s arrival later?
- How does Orsino describe Olivia’s chastity?
- What does Orsino say about the heart of a woman?
- Which theme is introduced through Orsino’s words?
- What does the Duke wish to be filled with love?
- Who is Curio in this scene?
- What does Curio suggest Orsino should do to ease his sorrow?
- Who does Orsino claim has killed his joy?
- What reason does Valentine give for Olivia’s rejection?
- What word best describes Orsino’s idea of love?
- How does Orsino describe Olivia’s mourning?
- What does Orsino say happens when he first saw Olivia?
- What does Orsino wish would happen to his appetite for love?
- What is Orsino’s title?
- What kind of love does Orsino represent in contrast to Viola’s later?
- What does the audience learn about Olivia before she appears?
- How does Orsino react to Olivia’s vow of mourning?
- What does this scene mainly establish for the play?