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Tenth Grade (Grade 10) Literature Questions

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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
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 is Maria’s role in Olivia’s household?
  1. She is Olivia’s sister.
  2. She is Olivia’s waiting-gentlewoman.
  3. She is Olivia’s steward.
  4. She is Olivia’s maidservant.
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
What role does Malvolio initially seem to play in Twelfth Night?
  1. The protagonist of the story
  2. A minor character with a subplot
  3. The central figure of the love triangle
  4. A tragic hero akin to King Lear
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
What does Antonio accuse Sebastian of in Act 5, Scene 1?
  1. Lying about his feelings for Olivia
  2. Pretending not to know him (“false cunning”)
  3. Betraying his loyalty to Orsino
  4. Rejecting his servant’s help
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 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 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 is a key reason for Sir Toby and Maria’s mockery of Malvolio?
  1. Malvolio’s joyous and carefree nature
  2. Malvolio’s belief he is worthy of Olivia
  3. Malvolio’s support of Sir Andrew
  4. Malvolio’s bond with Sir Toby
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
What theme does Maria’s character primarily represent in Twelfth Night?
  1. The rigidity of social norms
  2. The triumph of wit and mischief
  3. The folly of ambition
  4. The importance of humility
Grade 10 Plays
What does Sir Andrew’s failure to fight Cesario emphasize?
  1. His lack of confidence and skills
  2. His strong sense of morality
  3. His cunning nature in avoiding conflict
  4. His ability to detect Cesario’s true identity
Grade 10 Plays
What makes Feste a prime example of the Shakespearean fool archetype?
  1. His tragic backstory
  2. His ability to mock others cleverly without retribution
  3. His serious demeanor and rigid behavior
  4. His inability to contribute to the plot
Grade 10 Plays
What aspect of Sir Andrew’s character is highlighted in the duel with Cesario?
  1. His courage and bravery
  2. His distorted self-image and incompetence
  3. His loyalty to Olivia
  4. His cleverness and skill
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 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
Grade 10 Plays
Why does Maria succeed where Malvolio fails?
  1. She is more humble and less arrogant.
  2. She focuses on serving Olivia dutifully.
  3. She aligns with the play’s spirit of chaos and mischief.
  4. She avoids interactions with Sir Toby and Sir Andrew.
Grade 10 Plays
What does Antonio ask Sebastian to let him do in Act 2, Scene 1?
  1. Help him court Olivia
  2. Allow him to be his servant
  3. Return to Orsino’s court alone
  4. Take him to Cesario
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