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Test your knowledge of Act 1, scene 5. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What is Feste's role in Olivia's house?
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A cook
A tailor
A housekeeper
A clown
What does Malvolio's reaction to Feste's jokes reveal about his character?
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His cleverness
His humility
His humorlessness
His playfulness
What does Olivia tell Malvolio to do when an unknown young man arrives at the gate?
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To invite the young man in
To send the young man away
To find out if the young man was sent by Orsino
To fetch Feste to entertain the young man
Which of the following best describes why Olivia decides to see Cesario?
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She's intrigued by Malvolio's description of Cesario as young and androgynous
She's eager to hear what message Orsino has sent to her this time
She fears stoking Orsino's anger by refusing his messenger
She understands the importance of displaying good manners in Illyria
What does Olivia's joke about straying from the "text" suggest about the nature of courtship in the play?
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Courtship is only practiced by the upper classes
Courtship is a serious thing that should not be taken lightly
Courtship involves only genuine expressions of love and affection
Courtship is filled with clichéd rituals and role-playing
What does Cesario say he would do were he in Orsino's place and facing Olivia's rejection?
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He would accept Olivia's decision and try to find someone else
He would leave Illyria and vow to never love again
He would relentlessly pursue Olivia until she gave in to him
He would seek revenge for the denial of his love
Why does Olivia suggest that Orsino should send only Cesario as a messenger in the future?
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Because she trusts Cesario more than any other servant
Because Cesario has proven successful in delivering Orsino's messages
Because she believes Cesario will be able to persuade her to love Orsino
Because she is developing feelings for Cesario
What does Olivia's speech at the end of Act 1, scene 5 suggest about her affection for Cesario?
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It's grounded in her admiration of Cesario's moral character
It's mostly based on Cesario's physical appearance
It's motivated by her intense longing for companionship
It's driven by her respect for Cesario's intelligence
