| What type of metaphor does the Duke use when he addresses the “spirit of love” in Act 1? | He uses a metaphor drawn from falconry when he addresses the “spirit of love.” |
| How does Shakespeare symbolise Viola’s practical side in Act 1,scene 2? | Shakespeare symbolises Viola’s practical side by having her offer money in payment for favors to her. |
| What does the presence of Maria and Sir Toby as characters imply (about love) in Act 1, scene 3? | They imply that love is for all kinds of people, no matter what their status is |
| How does the Duke respond to Cesario’s doubts that Olivia is too “abandoned to her sorrow” to listen tohis suit – Act 1,scene 4? | The Duke tells him to “be clamorous and leap all civil bounds.” |
| What does the Clown try to prove about Olivia in Act 1, scene 5? | The Clown tries to prove that Olivia is a fool. |
| Which character serves to emphasise the subjective nature of “love” as seen in 1, scene 5 Act | The Clown’s speech emphasises the subjective nature of “love.” |
| What purpose does this Act 2, scene 1 serve? | The purpose of this scene is to inform us about Viola’s twin brother |
| How would you characterise the style of the dialogue in Act 2, scene 1? | The style is one of formal, straightforward prose. |
| What kind of speech is it that Cesario utters in Act 2,scene 2? | Cesario utters a soliloquy |
| What does Cesario wonder in the latter part of the soliloquy? in Act 2, scene 2? | Cesario wonders how the mistaken love will be resolved. |
| What does the Clown’s song in Act 2, scene 3 define? | The Clown’s song defines “love.” |
| What plot is hatched in this act 2, scene 3? | The comic plot is hatched in this scene. |
| What kind of a lover does Orsino classify himself as – act 2, scene 4? | Orsino classifies himself as a “true lover.” |
| What warning does Cesario give to Orsino about Olivia in Act 2,scene 4? | Cesario warns the Duke that Olivia is not open to romance with him |
| What is the source of imagery used by Sir Toby, Andrew, Maria, and Fabian to characterise Malvolio’ssituation – Act 2, scene 5? | They use animal imagery to enlighten us about Malvolio’s situation |
| From whom is Malvolio alienated in Act 2, scene 5? | Malvolio is alienated from the rest of the household. |
| How is Malvolio’s personality presented here? | Vein, pretentious and social-climbing. |
| Who are these characters? | Sir Toby, Sir Andrew, Fabian |
Twelfth Night Quiz – Acts 1 and 2
July 24, 2019