Quiz on 'Twelfth Night, or What You Will'

Match the following relationships with the correct description.

• Sebastian and Viola

• They are friends

• Two people who know each other well

• They are strangers

• Two people with a common grandparent

• They are siblings

• Two people who have never met

• They are cousins

Answer explanation

Sebastian and Viola are siblings in Shakespeare's play 'Twelfth Night'. Their close familial bond is central to the plot, especially as Viola disguises herself, leading to various misunderstandings.

What does Viola wear to disguise herself?

• Men's clothes

• A captain's uniform

• A priest's robe

• A lady's gown

Answer explanation

Viola disguises herself by wearing men's clothes, which allows her to navigate the challenges she faces in the story. This choice is crucial for her to assume a male identity and interact with other characters.

Who was Viola's good friend who helped her get presented to Orsino?

• Olivia

• Cesario

• The captain

• The duke

Answer explanation

Viola's good friend who helped her get presented to Orsino was the captain. He facilitated her introduction by guiding her after she was shipwrecked, enabling her to approach Orsino in disguise as Cesario.

What was Viola's task in the story?

• To become the wife of the man she wished to marry.

• To speak to Olivia on behalf of a youth.

• To deliver a message to the Duke.

• To find a new job.

Answer explanation

Viola's primary task in the story is to speak to Olivia on behalf of a youth, which is a key plot point that drives the narrative forward and leads to various complications in the relationships between the characters.

What did Viola say about her own identity?

• She was an actor.

• She was not what she played.

• She was a noblewoman.

• She was a servant.

Answer explanation

Viola expressed that her true self was distinct from the roles she portrayed, emphasizing her complexity and the difference between her identity and her performances.

What was Olivia's reaction to seeing Viola?

• She was angry.

• She fell in love at first sight.

• She was indifferent.

• She was suspicious.

Answer explanation

Olivia's reaction to seeing Viola was one of immediate attraction, as she fell in love at first sight. This strong emotional response highlights the romantic themes present in the story.

Match Olivia's decision with the Duke's messages.

• Olivia thought about the Duke's messages carefully.

• To accept them.

• Olivia decided to welcome the Duke's advances.

• To ignore them.

• Olivia decided to decline the Duke's proposals.

• To refuse them.

• Olivia chose not to pay attention to the Duke's messages.

• To consider them.

Answer explanation

Olivia decided to refuse the Duke's messages, indicating her rejection of his advances or proposals. This choice reflects her stance and feelings towards him.

What did Viola begin to think after receiving the ring?

• That Olivia was angry

• That Olivia was indifferent

• That Olivia's looks and manner were full of admiration

• That Olivia was jealous

Answer explanation

After receiving the ring, Viola interpreted Olivia's looks and manner as full of admiration, indicating a positive response rather than anger, indifference, or jealousy.

What did Viola tell her lord about Olivia's command?

• That Olivia wanted to meet him

• That Olivia commanded the duke to trouble her no more

• That Olivia was angry

• That Olivia was indifferent

Answer explanation

Viola informed her lord that Olivia commanded him to trouble her no more, indicating Olivia's desire to avoid further advances from the duke.

What did Viola say to the stranger about his fault?

• "I will ignore it."

• "I will take responsibility for it."

• "I will deny it."

• "I will forget it."

Answer explanation

Viola's statement "I will take responsibility for it" indicates her acknowledgment of the fault, showing accountability. The other options suggest avoidance or denial, which do not align with taking responsibility.