| Which lines spoken by Sebastian in act v, scene I, of Twelfth Night imply that Olivia is not attracted to him simply because she is crazy? | Take and give back affairs and their despatchWith such a smooth, discreet, and stable bearing, |
| Why do the other character in Olivia’s household hate Malvolio? | because his condescending atttitude and his self-righteousness |
| Which is the correct interpretation of the following lines from Act IV scene II of Twelfth Night: I say this house is as dark as ignorance…. | Malvolio is painting a dramatic picture of the practical joke he has been subjected to. |
| What conclusion does Olivia draw from Malvolio’s strange behavior in yellow stockings and cross garters? | Malvolio has gone mad |
| Why is Malvolio’s desire for Olivia seen as a joke? | He is clearly no match for Olivia in terms of temperament or social status |
| Which line below from Act V scene I, of Twelfth Night suggests that Duke Orsino considers Olivia a heartless person? | Live you the marble-breasted tyrant still |
| In this excerpt from Act IV, scene I of Twelfth Night, Sebastian is unable to understand why Feste drags him to Olivia’s house, he is attacked by Sir Andrew, or why he is called Cesario: What relish is this? how runs the stream? Or I am mad/…. | Sebastian feels he may be suffering from amnesia after the shipwreck, and refers to the river Lethe, which is associated with forgetfulness in Greek mythology |
Twelfth Night Act IV and V Quiz
July 2, 2019