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By Mr Field, 2002
1. Why might Duke Orsino be unhappy at the beginning of the play?
His brother has died His sister has been shipwrecked The love of his life doesn't want to know
2. Why do you think Viola may be unhappy at the beginning of the play?
Her brother is dead She thinks her identical twin is dead She falls in love with Malvolio She has met Duke Orsino
3. What is the problem for Viola when she meets Duke Orsino?
She doesn't want to become a house servant She hates the land she is now forced to live in She falls in love with him She is worried and confused about love
4. Why does Viola have to disguise herself?
She didn't really have to! She wants to forget her brother She is wanted for crimes Only a man could get the job she wants
5. TRUE or FALSE: Sir Andrew Aguecheek is a good friend of Sir Toby Belch.
True False
6. Why did there a 'difficulty' for Viola when she meets Lady Olivia?
Lady Olivia is in mourning for her brother Lady Olivia falls begins love with her Cesario falls in love with Viola Malvolio lets her see Cesario too easily