Twelfth Night-Act 2 Quiz Flashcards
What is Sebastian’s reason for refusing Antonio’s company?
Sebastian’s reason for refusing Antonio’s company is that he has had very bad luck lately and he believes his fate may affect Antonio’s. Sebastian also says he wants to deal with his misfortunes alone.
What does Sebastian wish would have happened long before the shipwreck?
Sebastian wishes that he was in a different situation, that all of this never happened and that he and is sister would have died similarly.
How does Sebastian describe Viola?
Sebastian describes Viola as a lady who greatly resembles himself. He says she was considered beautiful on the inside and out.
Antonio offers to be Sebastian’s servant, what would Sebastian have him do?
If Antonio was Sebastian’s servant, Sebastian would have Antonio kill him.
Antonio debates going to Orsino’s court because the Duke is an enemy. What does he decide to do?
Antonio decides t go to Orsino’s court because although he is enemies with the Duke, Antonio is so fond of Sebastian that he decides the danger will seem like fun.
What does Viola mean when she says “Disguise, I see, thou art a wickedness,/Wherein the pregnant enemy does much.”?
When Viola says “Disguise, I see, thou art a wickedness,/Wherein the pregnant enemy does much.” she means that her disguise as a man is wicked and it gives ample scope to the devil and his work. She believes this because of 2 ways. The Duke believes Viola is a man while she is in disguise, therefore he can not love her the way she loves him. Also, Olivia believes Viola is man when she is in her disguise and Olivia is falling for Viola/Cesario.
What does Viola mean when she says “How easy it is for the proper-false,/ In women’s waxen hearts to set their forms!/ Alas, our frailty is the cause not we! For such as we are made of, such we be.”?
When Viola says “How easy it is for the proper-false,/ In women’s waxen hearts to set their forms!/ Alas, our frailty is the cause not we! For such as we are made of, such we be.” she means that it is so easy for good-looking yet dishonest men to met the hearts of susceptible women. Viola also explains that it is not women’s fault but their weakness that is the cause. Women can’t help what they are made of.
How does Viola show sympathy for Olivia? Cite the lines.
Viola shows sympathy for Olivia by saying “I am the man; if it be so, as ‘tis/ Poor lady, she were better love a dream.” (lines 22-23)
Which lines show that Viola’s love for Orsino is useless because she is in disguise?
Lines 33-35 show that Viola’s love for Orsino is useless because she is in disguise. It reads “What will become of this? As I am man,/ My state is desperate for my masters love;/ As I am women - now alas the day!”
What is Viola referring to when she says “O time, thou must untangle this, not I!/ It is too hard a knot for me to untie!”?
When Viola says”O time, thou must untangle this, not I!/ It is too hard a knot for me to untie!” she is referring to the love triangle. Viola loves Orsino, Orsino loves Olivia and Olivia loves Viola/Cesario. She is saying that only time can untangle this mess, not herself. It is too much of a mess for her to figure out herself.
Maria enters, what does she predict will soon happen?
When Maria enters, she is predicting that Olivia has told Malvolio to kick Sir Andrew, Feste and Sir Toby out of the house because they are making so much noise.
How effective is Malvolio in telling Maria to stop serving the men? Who does that suggest she is loyal to?
Malvolio is not very effective in telling Maria to stop serving the men because he is just made fun of afterwards. This suggests she is loyal to Sir Toby and his companions, Sir Andrew and Feste.
Maria explains why no one can get along with Malvolio. What does she say?
Maria says that the reason nobody can get along with Malvolio is because sometimes he is kind of a puritan, a time server and a very affected ass that has a very high opinion of himself.
What does Maria decide to do to Malvolio and why?
Maria decides to drop some love letters in Malvolio’s path. She does this to get revenge on Malvolio for being so rude to Maria and the others by making him believe that Olivia loves him.
Do you think Malvolio is being unfairly treated? Why?
No, I do not think Malvolio is being unfairly treated because he is very stuck up, he thinks he is superior to everybody else and he unfairly treats everybody else. Therefore, i think Malvolio deserves a taste of his own medicine.
