Twelfth Night Quiz

Who does Viola disguise herself as?

• Sebastian

• Antonio

• Malvolio

• Cesario

Answer explanation

Viola disguises herself as Cesario in the play.

What is the famous line uttered by Duke Orsino?

• If music be the food of love, play on

• To be or not to be

• All the world's a stage

• To thine own self be true

Answer explanation

Duke Orsino utters the famous line 'If music be the food of love, play on.'

Who falls in love with Cesario thinking he is a man?

• Olivia

• Maria

• Malvolio

• Sir Toby

Answer explanation

Olivia falls in love with Cesario thinking he is a man, making her the correct choice.

Who writes a letter to Malvolio pretending it is from Lady Olivia?

• Antonio

• Maria

• Sir Toby

• Sebastian

Answer explanation

Maria writes a letter to Malvolio pretending it is from Lady Olivia in the play Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare.

Who challenges Cesario to a duel in an attempt to win Olivia's affections?

• Sir Toby

• Malvolio

• Antonio

• Sir Andrew

Answer explanation

Sir Andrew challenges Cesario to a duel in an attempt to win Olivia's affections, making him the correct choice.

What is the name of Olivia's uncle who likes to drink and party?

• Malvolio

• Sir Andrew

• Antonio

• Sir Toby

Answer explanation

Olivia's uncle who likes to drink and party is named Sir Toby.

Who is locked up for being mad and wearing yellow socks?

• Antonio

• Sir Toby

• Maria

• Malvolio

Answer explanation

Malvolio is locked up for being mad and wearing yellow socks.

What is the alternate title for Twelfth Night?

• A Midsummer Night's Dream

• Much Ado About Nothing

• As You Like It

• What You Will

Answer explanation

The alternate title for Twelfth Night is 'What You Will', making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Who describes Shakespeare's Twelfth Night as 'a silly play'?

• John Donne

• Samuel Pepys

• William Shakespeare

• Christopher Marlowe

Answer explanation

Samuel Pepys describes Shakespeare's Twelfth Night as 'a silly play', making him the correct choice.

What date is associated with Twelfth Night?

• 14th February

• 2nd February

• 1st January

• 25th December

Answer explanation

Twelfth Night is associated with the date 2nd February, making it the correct choice among the options provided.