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Quiz about Shakespeares Twelfth Night
Quiz about Shakespeares Twelfth Night

Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz on one of Shakespeare's great comedies, 'Twelfth Night.'

A multiple-choice quiz by KatidydWM. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
KatidydWM
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
2,283
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
4482
Last 3 plays: Guest 169 (14/15), Guest 116 (15/15), Guest 81 (14/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. Where does this play take place? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. What is the other name for this play? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Olivia is mourning the death of whom in the beginning? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Viola and Sebastian become separated during what? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Sir Toby, Sir Andrew, and Maria play a trick on which of Olivia's servants?

Answer: (One Word (name, not job position))
Question 6 of 15
6. Viola takes what name when she becomes Duke Orsino's manservant? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Antonio is arrested for what? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Malvolio is tricked in to thinking who is in love with him? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. What is the name of the Fool, the one who is actually the only voice of reason in this play? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. What is Sir Toby's last name?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 11 of 15
11. Sir Andrew and Cesario almost duel because of what? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. What unlikely pair get married at the end of the play? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. What happens the second time that Sebastian and Olivia meet? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. What pastime does Duke Orsino love? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. What is the rest of this quote: 'Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and ...'? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Where does this play take place?

Answer: Illyria

It's not a real country. It is the Greek and Roman name for the eastern Adriatic coast.
2. What is the other name for this play?

Answer: What You Will

It's the play's subtitle.
3. Olivia is mourning the death of whom in the beginning?

Answer: her brother

She has been mourning him for 7 years.
4. Viola and Sebastian become separated during what?

Answer: a shipwreck

Each thinks the other is dead.
5. Sir Toby, Sir Andrew, and Maria play a trick on which of Olivia's servants?

Answer: Malvolio

They repay him for his arrogance, but I have to say their joke is a little harsh.
6. Viola takes what name when she becomes Duke Orsino's manservant?

Answer: Cesario

Viola then falls in love with the duke, but oops, he thinks she's a man.
7. Antonio is arrested for what?

Answer: being a pirate

His country and Illyria have been at war and Antonio supposedly was the pirate who maimed the duke's nephew.
8. Malvolio is tricked in to thinking who is in love with him?

Answer: Olivia

Maria writes the love note in Olivia's handwriting.
9. What is the name of the Fool, the one who is actually the only voice of reason in this play?

Answer: Feste

Feste is wise in the advice he gives, and sings quite well too.
10. What is Sir Toby's last name?

Answer: Belch

He's fat and gluttonous, and likes to drink.
11. Sir Andrew and Cesario almost duel because of what?

Answer: Sir Toby's tricks

Sir Toby goes to each of them separately and lies about the other one until the two are unwillingly forced to draw swords.
12. What unlikely pair get married at the end of the play?

Answer: Sir Toby and Maria

Sir Toby is so impressed with Maria's wit that he marries her.
13. What happens the second time that Sebastian and Olivia meet?

Answer: They get married

Olivia has already been in love with Cesario and thinks that Sebastian is Cesario. For Sebastian it's just love at first sight.
14. What pastime does Duke Orsino love?

Answer: music

Many times throughout the play he requests songs and calls for music.
15. What is the rest of this quote: 'Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and ...'?

Answer: some have greatness thrust upon them

It's repeated several times in this play. The particular one I'm referring to is Act 3, Scene 4, line 40.
Source: Author KatidydWM

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