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By Mr Field, 2002

Twelfth Night Act I quiz- read the Act summary

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

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