Twelfth Night Quiz
Knowledge ( 2 marks each )
1) Why are Viola and Sebastian in Illyria ?
2) Why does Sir Toby want Andrew to stay, despite not seeming to like him ?
3) Why do Toby and his gang play a trick on Malvolio ?
4) Why is Antonio arrested when he comes into the city ?
5) Why does Orsino threaten to kill Viola when he comes to Olivia's house ?
Thinking ( 4 marks )
6) Pick a quote from the text, and explain its meaning.
Application - Pick one ( 6 marks each )
7) Shakespeare needs to be seen and performed, not just read. What have you gained from watching
and discussing the play, as opposed to just reading it ?
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8) Twelfth Night is not just comedy entertainment, it has important messages about love and deception.
In what ways do you think Twelfth Night could be considered an informative as well as amusing play ?
Communication -Write a 3 - 4 paragraph essay using supporting quotes ( 10 marks )
1) 'With his play 'Twelfth Night', Shakespeare seems to be suggesting that love is indeed a form of
madness. ' How far Do you agree ?
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2) Despite being a comedy, Twelfth Night ends on rather a sour note, and has a very serious message.