Twelfth Night Quiz

What does Viola decide to do after being shipwrecked in Illyria?

• Return to her home country immediately

• Disguise herself as a man and serve Orsino

• Seek refuge with Olivia

• Work as a servant in Olivia’s household

Why is Duke Orsino initially in love with Olivia?

• He admires her wealth

• He respects her intellect

• He is drawn to her beauty and mourning

• He wants to marry into nobility

What reason does Olivia give for rejecting Orsino’s advances?

• She is secretly in love with Sebastian

• She plans to enter a convent

• She is mourning her brother’s death

• She despises noblemen

Who does Sir Toby marry by the end of the play?

• Maria

• Viola

• Olivia

• No one

How does Maria trick Malvolio?

• She tells him Olivia plans to fire him

• She convinces him to propose to Olivia in public

• She forges a love letter pretending to be Olivia

• She disguises herself and confronts him

What does the forged letter instruct Malvolio to do?

• Challenge Orsino to a duel

• Smile constantly and wear yellow stockings

• Run away with Olivia

• Reveal Viola’s disguise

Why does Sir Toby encourage Sir Andrew to duel Cesario?

• He wants to embarrass Andrew

• He believes Cesario insulted him

• He thinks Cesario is a rival for Olivia’s love

• He wants to impress Maria

What role does Feste play in Olivia’s household?

• A steward

• A butler

• A fool

• A tutor

How does Antonio show his loyalty to Sebastian?

• He challenges Sir Toby on Sebastian’s behalf

• He follows him to Illyria and offers protection

• He gives him money to woo Olivia

• He helps him escape from Olivia’s guards

Why is Antonio arrested in Illyria?

• For stealing from Olivia

• For attacking a nobleman

• Because he is wanted for piracy

• For impersonating royalty