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Grade 10 Plays
Why does Malvolio’s suffering evoke pity from the audience?
  1. He is imprisoned for a lifetime.
  2. He is sacrificed for the joy of others.
  3. He gives up on his ambitions.
  4. He abandons his identity.
Grade 10 Plays
What initially causes friction between Maria and Sir Toby?
  1. Maria disapproves of Sir Toby’s behavior on Olivia’s behalf.
  2. Sir Toby believes Maria supports Malvolio.
  3. Maria insults Sir Toby’s intelligence.
  4. Sir Toby accuses Maria of being disloyal to Olivia.
Grade 10 Plays
What is Sebastian’s initial plan after the shipwreck?
  1. To seek refuge with Olivia
  2. To find his lost sister
  3. To go to Count Orsino’s court
  4. To stay with Antonio
Grade 10 Plays
What is symbolized by Malvolio’s yellow stockings and crossed garters?
  1. His comedic sense of style
  2. His misunderstanding of Olivia’s preferences
  3. His ability to accept criticism gracefully
  4. His loyalty to Maria
Grade 10 Plays
How are Maria and Malvolio similar?
  1. They both share a love of practical jokes.
  2. They both disapprove of Sir Toby’s disruptive drinking.
  3. They are both aristocratic characters.
  4. They both seek to elevate their social ranks.
Grade 10 Plays
How does Sebastian survive the shipwreck?
  1. By being rescued by Olivia
  2. With the help of Antonio
  3. By swimming to shore alone
  4. By disguising himself as Cesario
Grade 10 Plays
Why does Feste call Olivia a fool?
  1. For mourning her brother excessively
  2. For dismissing Malvolio's advice
  3. For falling in love with Orsino
  4. For entertaining Sir Toby’s antics
Grade 10 Plays
What transformation does Malvolio undergo after reading the forged letter?
  1. From joyless propriety to deluded ambition
  2. From humility to arrogance
  3. From hatred to forgiveness
  4. From ambition to repentance
Grade 10 Plays
What is Maria’s role in the plot against Malvolio?
  1. She provides moral support to Malvolio.
  2. She engineers the prank that humiliates him
  3. She tries to stop Sir Toby from targeting Malvolio.
  4. She encourages Malvolio to marry Olivia.
Grade 10 Plays
What themes does Feste’s commentary provide insight into?
  1. Revenge and ambition
  2. Love, appearances, and deception
  3. Power and loyalty
  4. Justice and morality
Grade 10 Plays
What does Malvolio’s reaction to the forged letter reveal about his character?
  1. His humility and generosity
  2. His love for Olivia’s wealth
  3. His self-delusion and ambition
  4. His loyalty to Sir Toby and Maria
Grade 10 Plays
How does Maria demonstrate her intelligence?
  1. By writing love letters for Sir Andrew
  2. By exchanging witty quips with Sir Toby
  3. By disapproving of Sir Toby’s behavior
  4. By plotting against Olivia
Grade 10 Plays
Why do Sir Toby and Maria conspire against Malvolio?
  1. To help him achieve his ambitions
  2. Because of his stern and joyless nature
  3. To expose his love for Viola
  4. To punish him for disrespecting Olivia
Grade 10 Plays
What comparison does Antonio’s love for Sebastian draw with other characters’ feelings?
  1. It mirrors Orsino’s love for Olivia and Olivia’s passion for Cesario.
  2. It reflects Malvolio’s ambitions for Olivia.
  3. It contrasts with Maria’s loyalty to Sir Toby.
  4. It is identical to Sir Toby’s friendship with Sir Andrew.
Grade 10 Plays
What overarching theme is emphasized through Antonio’s character arc?
  1. The fulfillment of ambition
  2. The unpredictability and complexity of love
  3. The comedic value of mistaken identity
  4. The rewards of loyalty and service
Grade 10 Plays
What traits best describe Maria’s personality?
  1. Bold and clever
  2. Humble and submissive
  3. Stern and humorless
  4. Ambitious and manipulative
Grade 10 Plays
What qualities does Antonio display throughout the play?
  1. Loyalty, courage, and love
  2. Humor, ambition, and self-interest
  3. Wit, mischief, and creativity
  4. Self-delusion, rigidity, and pride
Grade 10 Plays
What personality traits define Malvolio at the beginning of the play?
  1. Joyful and carefree
  2. Fun-loving and mischievous
  3. Dour and fun-despising
  4. Ambitious and cunning
Grade 10 Plays
What role does Sebastian play in the resolution of Twelfth Night?
  1. He complicates the central conflict without resolving it.
  2. He is the catalyst for resolving the central conflict.
  3. He resolves the conflict entirely on his own.
  4. He remains uninvolved in the play’s resolution.
Grade 10 Plays
What does Feste criticize Orsino for?
  1. His kindness toward Malvolio
  2. His fickleness and absurd pining for Olivia
  3. His ambition to control Olivia’s household
  4. His support for Sebastian over Antonio
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