Masks are worn, names are swapped in this comedic muddle of mistaken identities. In this Twelfth Night Character Matching Quiz, you will need to be absolutely precise in matching Maria, Sir Toby and the rest of the cast to their specific roles and motives. Match the first name and one mistake spoils the disguise so choose carefully.

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Twelfth Night Character Matching Quiz Questions
- Who is the Duke of Illyria?
- Who disguises herself as a young man named Cesario?
- Who is the noblewoman mourning her brother’s death?
- Who is Viola’s twin brother?
- Who is Olivia’s pompous steward?
- Who is the witty fool and jester in Olivia’s household?
- Who is Olivia’s mischievous maid and confidante?
- Who is Olivia’s uncle known for his drinking?
- Who is Sir Toby’s foolish friend and suitor to Olivia?
- Who rescues Sebastian after the shipwreck?
- Who disguises himself as Sir Topas to mock Malvolio?
- Who delivers the fake love letter to Malvolio?
- Who is accused of madness and locked in a dark room?
- Who encourages Sir Andrew to challenge Cesario to a duel?
- Who tries to maintain order in Olivia’s household but is mocked for it?
- Who plays both sides by serving Olivia yet entertaining Orsino?
- Who serves as Orsino’s loyal messenger throughout the play?
- Who eventually marries Olivia by mistake?
- Who falls in love with Cesario upon first meeting?
- Who vows revenge at the end of the play?
- Who sings the final song of the play?
- Who admits to writing the fake love letter to Malvolio?
- Who is the first character to speak in the play?
- Who says the famous line “If music be the food of love, play on”?
- Who helps Maria, Toby, and Fabian play the prank on Malvolio?
- Who confuses Cesario with his twin sister?
- Who accompanies Orsino to Olivia’s house in Act 5?
- Who challenges Cesario to a duel but regrets it immediately?
- Who marries Orsino at the end of the play?
- Who best represents wisdom through folly in the play?
