Twelfth Night Character and Symbolism

Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' follows Viola, who survives a shipwreck and disguises herself as a boy, Cesario, to work for Duke Orsino. Orsino loves Olivia, who falls for Cesario, unaware of Viola's true identity. Meanwhile, Viola's twin, Sebastian, arrives in Illyria, leading to mistaken identities and comedic chaos. The play explores themes of love, disguise, and social order, culminating in the reunion of Viola and Sebastian and the resolution of romantic entanglements.

What event separates Viola from her brother Sebastian?

• A kidnapping

• A storm

• A shipwreck

• A battle

Why is Duke Orsino melancholy at the beginning of the play?

• He is homesick

• He is ill

• He is in love with Olivia

• He lost a battle

What disguise does Viola adopt in Illyria?

• A merchant

• A boy named Cesario

• A sailor

• A noblewoman

Who falls in love with Cesario, not knowing his true identity?

• Malvolio

• Orsino

• Olivia

• Sir Toby

Who saves Sebastian when he arrives in Illyria?

• Malvolio

• Orsino

• Antonio

• Sir Andrew

What prank is played on Malvolio?

• He is locked in a room

• He is given a false love letter

• He is made to wear ridiculous clothing

• He is sent on a wild goose chase

Who challenges Cesario to a duel?

• Sebastian

• Sir Andrew

• Sir Toby

• Antonio

What causes confusion between Cesario and Sebastian?

• Their identical appearance

• Their identical voices

• Their similar clothing

• Their similar names

What is the outcome of Viola and Sebastian's reunion?

• They argue over past events

• They decide to leave Illyria

• They plan to trick Orsino

• They are overjoyed and reunite

Who does Orsino decide to marry at the end of the play?

• No one

• Viola

• Olivia

• Maria