Scene 1
How many years of "mourning" is Olivia in for the death of her brother?
Seven years.
Why is Antonio arrested by Count Orsino's police?
He attacked and destroyed many of Count Orsino's warships, making him a criminal in Count Orsino's territory.
What hotel do Sebastian and Antonio stay at?
The Elephant.
Who dresses up as Sir Topas the priest, and why does he do this?
The fool dresses up as Sir Topas the priest to visit Malvolio in prison.
What does M.O.A.I signifies in the fake love letter?
Malvolio's full name.
Who said, "If music be the food of love, play on! Give me excess of that, surfeiting."
Duke Orsino.
Which characters were involved in pranking Malvolio (you must name all of them)?
Maria, Sir Toby Belch, Sir Andrew, and Fabian
Just before Viola (Cesario) got in a fight, who swooped in and saved her from dueling with Sir Andrew?
Antonio.
How did Olivia stop Orsino from killing Cesario?
By claiming Cesario as her husband.
Why did Viola want to work for Olivia?
They were both grieving their brothers.
What island did the captain, Viola, and the crew wash up on
Illyria.
Who saved Viola, and who saved Sebastian from the shipwreck?
The captain of the ship saved Viola, and Antonio saved Sebastian.
Who said this quote? "Cesario, by the roses of the spring, By maidhood, honour, truth and every thing, I love thee so, that, maugre all thy pride, Nor wit nor reason can my passion hide."
Olivia.
How does Count Orsino act once he realizes the Cesario is a women?
He acts humbled and wants to marry her right away, since he is in love with the idea of being in love.
What is Olivia's "maidenly reserve?"
Her willingness to let a man ask to court her instead of herself.
Why did Shakespeare include this line of the play, "Will you go hunting my lord?...The hart."
It was a pun, meant for Orsino hunting down Olivia's heart, instead of hunting a hart (which is an adult deer).
Who said this quote, and how was he acting when he said this? "She is drowned already, sir, with salt water.
Though I seem to drown her remembrance again
with more."
Sebastian said the quote, and he said it overdramatically and loudly, with dramatic hand motions.
Why does it seem like Cesario doesn't love Olivia, even though Olivia loves him.
It is because Cesario is Orsino's messenger, so he is supposed to persuade Olivia to fall in love with Orsino, and not himself. Also, Cesario is Viola in disguise, so Cesario pledges to never love a women again, to make sure her disguise isn't exposed.
Why does Olivia want to marry Sebastian?
Because she thinks that Sebastian is Cesario.
Why would it be strange for Cesario and Olivia to be together?
People of higher class, like Olivia, do not mix with the lower class. Rich marry rich, poor marry poor, in the Elizabethan England society.
How does the fool add on to the plot of the play so far?
The fool was used as humor for royalty, and also for sharing the viewpoints of the people. In a sense, the jester is like a representative for the people. Also, the fool is a foil, highlighting all the good (and bad) qualities that the characters have. Later, we recognize the fool as the wisest character in the play.
Why did Orsino deny that it was possible for any woman to love as he did?
He thought no woman's heart was big enough to hold that much love.
What is the effect of the prank that was thrown on Malvolio?
Malvolio embarrassed himself in front of Olivia, and got sent to prison to help calm himself down.
Fill out the love triangle, both during the beginning and end of the book.
Scene 1: Duke Orsino loves Olivia, Olivia loves Cesario, and Cesario loves Duke Orsino.
Scene 5: Duke Orsino marries Viola, Olivia marries Sebastian, and Maria marries Sir Toby Belch.
What does Maria's last name mean to Sir Andrew?
Sir Andrew thinks that Maria's last name means "accost".