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Summative Assessment – EAE2D
Reading Comprehension Test
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
You may consult the play to answer the questions, but do not waste time looking
for information.
Part A – Multiple Choice
Choose the answer that best fits.
1. Viola is saved from the wreck by:
a) one of Orsino's men
b) Antonio
c) a sailor
d) a sea captain
2. When Viola (Cesario) will not take the ring from Malvolio, Malvolio:
a) keeps the ring
b) takes the ring back to Olivia
c) forces Viola to take the ring
d) throws the ring on the ground
3. Antonio is wanted in Illyria because of:
a) dueling with Orsino
b) murdering Orsino's cousin in battle
c) theft
d) littering
4. Who challenges Cesario to a duel?
a) Orsino
b) Sir Andrew
c) Sir Toby
d) Antonio
5. Why is Sir Andrew Aguecheek staying at Olivia’s home?
a) He is her uncle
b) He is trying to court Maria
c) He is trying to court Olivia
d) He has to support Sir Toby’s drinking habits
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Part B – Short Answer
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. Disguises and changes of clothing are central to the plot of Twelfth Night.
a) Name the characters in the play that spend time in disguise.
b) Describe one character and explain how this is thematically important.
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2. Why does Malvolio think the letter in the garden is for him?
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3. Using examples from the text, explain how Antonio is loyal to Sebastian.
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4. What is dramatic irony? Give at least two (2) examples from the play.
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5. Describe a situation in the play where one character is deceived by another.
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6. The following pairs of characters pose a potential danger to one another. Choose one of the following
matches and explain why this match is dangerous to the characters involved.
1. Orsino and Sebastian 2. Sir Toby and Cesario
3. Sir Andrew and Antonio 4. Maria and Malvolio
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Part C – Development Question
Answer the following question in essay format (intro, body, and conclusion)
1. The overall theme of this play is the confusion between appearance and reality. Cite incidents from the
play to show in what ways one of the following characters is not always what they appear to be.
• Viola
• Malvolio
• Duke Orsino
• Feste
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