Q3W3 Quiz Review

PART 1: A major theme explored in this play is —

• the dangers of over-indulgence

• the desire for social ambition

• the struggle for comfort and power

• the conflicting nature of love

Answer explanation

While the play does have characters who over-indulge or desire to climb socially, they're not the main focus of the plot. The story centers around how chaotic love can be.

PART 2: Which text evidence best supports your answer to PART 1?

• “But there was a rumor—you know, people always gossip about royalty—that he was in love with the beautiful Olivia.”

• “[Love] makes you want everything, but it makes you sick of things a minute later, no matter how good they are.”

• “My lady Olivia, your niece, disapproves of your late-night partying.”

• “She doesn't want to marry anyone of higher social rank than her, or anyone richer, older, or smarter.”

Answer explanation

A major theme explored in this play is the conflicting of nature of love, an only one quote here connects to that message.

Why did the author include the following example of figurative language?

• To reveal himself as an unfaithful lover.

• To illustrate how superficial and sexist Orsino is

• To show that he is a hopeless romantic.

• To convey how thoughtful and sensitive he is

Answer explanation

Orsino is comparing the way women look to roses, saying their beauty is only temporary at best. This shows that he is both shallow and sexist.

The stage directions in excerpt below suggests that Lady Olivia —

• doesn’t want anything to do with Duke Orsino

• is honest and uninterested in material wealth

• is manipulating Malvolio and Viola by giving them her own ring

• doesn’t want to be indebted to Viola/Cesario

Answer explanation

Olivia is handing a ring to Malvolio and ordering him to 'return' it to Cesario, even though it was never given to her by him. This is her way of forcing Cesario to come back and visit her again, which is what she wants.

What does the following conversation between Malvolio and Lady Olivia reveal about Olivia’s character?

• That she is haughty and self-righteous

• That she is clever and audacious

• That she is good-natured and wise

• that she is immature and contemptuous

Answer explanation

While Malvolio complains about being mocked by the Fool, Olivia defends the jester. She says that the insults aren't real and shouldn't be taken so seriously, which shows that she can take a joke and is smart enough to take things for what they are.

The tone of this paragraph can best be described as —

• Flustered

• Calm

• Furious

• Indignant

Answer explanation

Olivia is talking to herself and going back and forth on everything she learned about Cesario. She's obviously attracted to him and is suprised by it.

The tone of this paragraph can best be described as —

• Narcissistic

• Exasperated

• Melancholy

• Excited

Answer explanation

Orsino is descrbing how a man's love (and his specifically) is superior to a woman's, showing that he's conceited.

Who is the ruler of Illyria?

Who is the female character that disguises herself as a man?

Who is the rich noble lady who refuses to marry while she's in mourning?