Assessment 1

ACT 1 & 2

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Circle the correct answer

1. Why is Olivia's decision to send a ring to Cesario (Viola) important?

a) It accelerates the conflict and misunderstandings between characters.
b) It makes Orsino suspicious of Cesario’s loyalty.
c) It foreshadows Olivia’s manipulation of Cesario.
d) It resolves her mourning period.

2. How does Shakespeare use Malvolio's interactions with Sir Toby and Sir Andrew to
comment on class differences?
a) Malvolio’s disdain for them reflects the tension between servants and nobles.
b) Malvolio admires their lifestyle despite his own social status.
c) Sir Toby and Sir Andrew mock Malvolio to show class unity.
d) Malvolio’s actions highlight his secret desire for social mobility

3. Why does Viola choose to disguise herself as a man?

a) She wants to get revenge on Orsino
b) She believes it will be safer in a foreign land
c) She wants to win Olivia's affection
d) She is forced by Orsino

4. What is the primary reason Orsino sends Cesario (Viola) to Olivia?

a) To spy on Olivia
b) To deliver love letters
c) To convince Olivia to marry him
d) To arrange a secret meeting

5. How does Olivia react when she first meets Cesario?

a) She is angered by Cesario’s presence
b) She falls in love with Cesario
c) She dismisses Cesario quickly
d) She ignores Cesario
6. When Orsino speaks of love as being "as hungry as the sea," what does Shakespeare
suggest about his perception of love?
a) Orsino views love as insatiable and ever-consuming
b) Orsino believes love should be calm and steady like the sea
c) Orsino thinks love is a peaceful escape
d) Orsino uses the sea as a metaphor for loyalty

7. What does Orsino mean when he says, "For such as I am all true lovers are"?
a) He believes true love is painful and dramatic.
b) He views himself as the embodiment of love.
c) He thinks all lovers are selfish.
d) He’s suggesting that all lovers are equal.

8. How does Olivia describe Cesario when she says, "Thy tongue, thy face, thy limbs,
actions, and spirit, Do give thee fivefold blazon"?
a) She is commenting on Cesario’s physical beauty and charm.
b) She is mocking Cesario’s appearance.
c) She is criticizing Cesario’s arrogance.
d) She is trying to confuse Cesario.

9. What do Sir Toby and Sir Andrew’s drunken revels reveal about their characters?
a) They are irresponsible and focused on pleasure.
b) They are scheming to betray Olivia.
c) They are noblemen trying to climb the social ladder.
d) They are plotting to overthrow Orsino.

10. In Viola’s line, "Make me a willow cabin at your gate," what is Shakespeare's purpose
in having Viola use such vivid imagery while wooing Olivia on Orsino's behalf?
a) To show Viola’s deep loyalty to Orsino
b) To emphasize that Viola is expressing her own hidden feelings
c) To show the contrast between Orsino’s and Viola’s wooing styles
d) To indicate that Viola is mocking Orsino’s courtship
11. Which action best represents Orsino’s idea of love in Act 1?
a) Sending Cesario to woo Olivia on his behalf
b) Writing sonnets to express his passion
c) Playing music to soothe his emotions
d) Refusing to visit Olivia himself

12. How does Shakespeare use the theme of disguise to develop the plot in Acts 1 and 2?
a) Disguise creates humorous misunderstandings that drive the action forward.
b) Disguise allows characters to manipulate one another.
c) Disguise is used to comment on gender roles in society.
d) Disguise creates tension between the noble and servant classes.

13. What is the effect of Orsino’s belief that “women’s love is light, as is the air”?
a) It reveals his misogynistic view of women.
b) It shows his lack of understanding of true love.
c) It foreshadows his eventual betrayal of Olivia.
d) It justifies his treatment of Cesario as inferior.

14. What role does Feste play in both entertaining and advising the other characters?
a) He serves as a comic distraction with no real significance.
b) His witty remarks help highlight deeper truths about love and identity.
c) He encourages Olivia and Orsino to pursue their desires.
d) He criticizes society and the foolishness of romantic pursuits.

15. What is the name of Olivia's steward, who later becomes an important character?
a) Fabian
b) Feste
c) Malvolio
d) Sir Andrew

16. What role does Feste play in Olivia’s household?

a) He is Olivia’s jester
b) He is Olivia’s cousin
c) He is Olivia’s steward
d) He is Olivia’s confidant
17. Why does Orsino believe that Cesario (Viola) will be successful in convincing Olivia to
love him?
a) Cesario has a way with words
b) Cesario is persistent and won't take no for an answer
c) Cesario is youthful and attractive, which might appeal to Olivia
d) Cesario knows Olivia from before

18. Who does Viola disguise herself as when she enters Orsino's court?
a) Cesario
b) Sebastian
c) Antonio
d) Sir Toby

19. What does Viola mean when she says, "I’ll serve this duke. Thou shalt present me as an
eunuch to him"?
a) She’s planning to serve Orsino as a male messenger to keep her identity hidden
b) She’s offering to work for Orsino in any capacity he wishes
c) She’s pretending to be a eunuch to avoid being discovered
d) She hopes to protect herself by disguising her true identity

20. What message does Orsino repeatedly ask Cesario (Viola) to deliver to Olivia?
a) A warning about her mourning
b) A declaration of his love
c) A request to marry him
d) An invitation to his court

21. Why does Sir Andrew remain in Olivia’s household even though he knows she isn’t
interested in him?
a) He enjoys Sir Toby’s company.
b) He hopes Olivia will change her mind.
c) He has nowhere else to go.
d) He is secretly working for Orsino.
22. What does Malvolio’s strict adherence to rules suggest about his character?
a) He longs for power and control.
b) He is an envious and bitter man.
c) He feels threatened by Sir Toby’s influence.
d) He wishes to win Olivia’s approval by acting properly.

23. When Viola says, "I am all the daughters of my father's house, And all the brothers
too," what does she mean?
a) She is the only surviving heir in her family.
b) She regrets leaving her brother behind.
c) She feels trapped in her disguise.
d) She is thinking of confessing her true identity.

24. What does Orsino mean when he says, "For such as I am all true lovers are"?
a) He believes true love is painful and dramatic.
b) He views himself as the embodiment of love.
c) He thinks all lovers are selfish.
d) He’s suggesting that all lovers are equal.

25. How does Olivia describe Cesario when she says, "Thy tongue, thy face, thy limbs,
actions, and spirit, Do give thee fivefold blazon"?
a) She is commenting on Cesario’s physical beauty and charm.
b) She is mocking Cesario’s appearance.
c) She is criticizing Cesario’s arrogance.
d) She is trying to confuse Cesario.
 Short Answer Questions
How does Shakespeare use the theme of deception in Acts 1 and 2? Provide one
example.
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How does Olivia’s reaction to Cesario’s visit contrast with her earlier decision to mourn
for seven years?
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Imagine Viola reveals her true identity at the end of Act 2. How might the relationships
between the characters change?
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Essay Question:
In Acts 1 and 2 of Twelfth Night, disguise plays an important role in shaping the
relationships between the characters. Discuss how Viola's disguise as Cesario affects her
relationship with Orsino and Olivia. Use specific examples from the text to support your
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