twelfth night summer reading test study guide

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Viola

Protagonist who disguises as Cesario.

Sebastian

Viola's twin brother, believed dead.

Duke Orsino

In love with Olivia, desires Cesario's help.

Olivia

Lady loved by Orsino, falls for Cesario.

Sea Witch

Transforms Viola into a man for three days.

Cesario

Viola's male disguise to woo Orsino.

Love Triangle

Complicated relationships among Viola, Orsino, and Olivia.

Malvolio

Self-righteous steward pranked by Olivia's friends.

Uncle Toby

Olivia's uncle, enjoys drinking and pranks.

Andrew

Toby's friend, also in love with Olivia.

Priest

Facilitates Olivia and Sebastian's quick marriage.

Mistaken Identity

Sebastian mistaken for Cesario by Olivia.

Kiss Deadline

Viola must secure a kiss in three days.

Olivia's Proposal

Olivia proposes to Sebastian, defying norms.

Dual Cesarios

Revelation of both Viola and Sebastian present.

Happy Endings

All main characters find love and resolution.

Malvolio's Revenge

Malvolio vows revenge after being humiliated.

Carnival Cruise

Setting where Viola and Sebastian's adventure begins.

Olivia's Intelligence

Recognizes Orsino's superficial love for her.

Viola's Disguise

Essential for navigating Illyria's romantic entanglements.

Emotional Conflict

Viola loves Orsino but must hide feelings.

Prank on Malvolio

Olivia's friends trick him into believing possession.

Theme of Gender

Explores identity and roles through Viola's disguise.

Illyria

Fictional setting where the story unfolds.

What event causes Viola and Sebastian to be separated at the beginning of "Twelfth Night"?

A shipwreck.

What disguise does Viola assume after the shipwreck?

She disguises herself as a man named Cesario.

Who does Duke Orsino send to court Lady Olivia on his behalf?

Cesario (Viola).

Why does Olivia initially reject Duke Orsino's advances?

She is mourning the death of her brother.

Which character falls in love with Cesario, not knowing he is actually Viola?

Lady Olivia.

What prank do Olivia's servants play on Malvolio?

They trick him into believing Olivia loves him by planting a fake love letter.

Who mistakes Sebastian for Cesario, leading to further confusion?

Lady Olivia.

What happens when Sebastian arrives in Illyria?

He is mistaken for Cesario and marries Olivia.

How is Viola's true identity revealed?

During the final act, she is reunited with Sebastian, revealing that Cesario is actually Viola.

Who does Duke Orsino marry at the end of the play?

Viola.

Viola disguises herself as _______ after the shipwreck.

Cesario

Duke Orsino sends Cesario to court _______ on his behalf.

Lady Olivia

Olivia falls in love with _______ without realizing it's actually Viola in disguise.

Cesario

_______ plays a trick on Malvolio, making him believe Olivia loves him.

Maria (with help from Sir Toby, Sir Andrew, and Fabian)

Sebastian is mistaken for _______ when he arrives in Illyria.

Cesario

The play ends with Viola revealing her true identity and marrying _______.

Duke Orsino