A clown, in the guise of a man of the church, mocks a prisoner in a dark house, a stage for psychological torment. In the Twelfth Night Act 4 Scene 2 Quiz we look at the interaction between the trapped steward and the disguised Sir Topas. Read on to discover the dark side of the play’s comedy below.
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Twelfth Night Act 4 Scene 2 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 4 Scene 2 take place?
- Who is locked in the dark room at the start of the scene?
- Who visits Malvolio in disguise?
- What disguise does Feste use when visiting Malvolio?
- Who suggests Feste take on the disguise?
- What is Feste’s false name as a priest?
- How does Feste speak to Malvolio while in disguise?
- What does Feste tell Malvolio about the room he’s in?
- What is Malvolio’s response to Feste’s trickery?
- Who hides nearby during Feste’s performance as Sir Topas?
- What does Feste accuse Malvolio of?
- What does Feste say about Pythagoras’ theory of reincarnation?
- What does Malvolio beg for during the scene?
- What reason does Feste give for not helping Malvolio?
- How does Feste switch voices during his trick?
- What is Sir Toby’s reaction to the prank at this point?
- Why does Sir Toby fear Olivia’s reaction?
- What does Feste say to amuse Sir Toby and Maria after pretending to be Sir Topas?
- What does Malvolio continue to claim?
- What object does Malvolio request to write a letter?
- Who agrees to deliver Malvolio’s letter?
- What does this scene reveal about Feste’s character?
- What theme is most strongly expressed in this scene?
- How does Malvolio’s imprisonment serve as comic irony?
- What does Feste gain from the prank?
- What does Sir Toby’s attitude suggest about his character?
- What tone dominates the interaction between Feste and Malvolio?
- What does the audience know that Malvolio does not?
- What does this scene foreshadow for Malvolio?
- What does the scene emphasize about the play’s humor?