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Act 2, scene 2 Quiz
Test your knowledge of Act 2, scene 3. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
When Maria says that Olivia has been badly distressed, what can readers assume is the reason for Olivia's poor mood?
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Her exhaustion after the servants' singing kept her up late
Her lovesickness for Cesario
Her guilt at not accepting Orsino's love while she had the chance
Her anxiety about her household's financial future
What prank does Maria propose to play on Malvolio?
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She will write a letter in Olivia's handwriting to make Malvolio think Olivia is in love with him
She will dress up as Olivia and flirt with Malvolio to make him think Olivia is in love with him
She will convince Feste to dress as Olivia and trick Malvolio into falling in love with Feste
She will write a letter to convince Malvolio that she herself is in love with him
What is one way in which the prank that Maria proposes on Malvolio echoes the actions of Orsino, Cesario, and Olivia thus far in the play?
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It mirrors Cesario's wi
It evokes Olivia's refusal to see any men while mourning her brother
It parallels the elaborate love letters that Orsino sent to Olivia
All of the above
What concern does Sir Andrew express after Maria leaves?
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He is worried that Maria is falling in love with him
He fears that Maria's prank will upset Olivia
He is anxious that Sir Toby might win Olivia's affection
He laments lacking the funds necessary to continue courting Olivia
