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