Twelfth Night Quote Study

Question 1

What is the first line spoken by Duke Orsino in Act 1, Scene 1?

Answer 1

If music be the food of love, play on.

Question 2

Who says, ‘O, she that hath a heart of that fine frame’?

Answer 2

Duke Orsino.

Question 3

In Act 1, Scene 5, who does Viola (as Cesario) refer to as ‘the lady of the house’?

Answer 3

Olivia.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: ‘I am all the _____ of my father’s house.’

Answer 4

daughter.

Question 5

True or False: Malvolio is a character who is loved and respected by all.

Answer 5

False.

Question 6

Which character says, ‘Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them’?

Answer 6

Malvolio.

Question 7

What does Viola say about love in Act 2, Scene 1?

Answer 7

‘I left no ring with her.’

Question 8

Who expresses the quote, ‘The more fool, madonna, to mourn for your brother’s soul being in heaven?’

Answer 8

Feste.

Question 9

What does Olivia say when she first meets Cesario (Viola)?

Answer 9

‘You might have saved me my pains.’

Question 10

What is the significance of the quote, ‘I cannot love him: let him send no more.’?

Answer 10

It reflects Olivia’s rejection of Orsino’s advances.

Question 11

Who is described as ‘a very ruttish knave’?

Answer 11

Sir Toby Belch.

Question 12

True or False: Viola disguises herself as a male character to gain access to Orsino.

Answer 12

True.

Question 13

In Act 3, Scene 1, who says, ‘The lady of the strachy is in love with me.’?

Answer 13

Sir Andrew Aguecheek.

Question 14

What does Sir Toby mean when he says, ‘Why, let her except before accepted?’

Answer 14

He is commenting on Olivia’s rejection of Orsino.

Question 15

What does Viola mean when she states, ‘I am not what I am.’?

Answer 15

It highlights her disguise and hidden identity.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: ‘For I am all the _____ in my father’s house.’

Answer 16

daughter.

Question 17

Who is the character that says, ‘I would not have thee there?’

Answer 17

Malvolio.

Question 18

What does the quote, ‘Peace! I would not have thee.’ signify in the play?

Answer 18

It indicates Malvolio’s disdain for Sir Toby and his revelry.

Question 19

Which character says, ‘I love thee so that, maugre all thy pride, / Nor wit nor reason can my passion hide.’?

Answer 19

Orsino.

Question 20

What is the context of the quote, ‘I have one heart, one bosom, and one true love.’?

Answer 20

Viola is expressing her loyalty to Orsino while in disguise.

Question 21

Who says, ‘But, O, how bitter a thing it is to look into happiness through another man’s eyes!’?

Answer 21

Orsino.

Question 22

What does Viola mean when she says, ‘Disguise, I see thou art a wickedness.’?

Answer 22

She acknowledges the complications her disguise brings.

Question 23

True or False: The play ends with multiple marriages and reconciliations.

Answer 23

True.

Question 24

What is significant about the ending quote, ‘When that I was and a little tiny boy’?

Answer 24

It reflects the play’s themes of innocence and the passage of time.