Twelfth Night : Act One

Twelfth Night : Act Five Name ______Comprehension Questions

1. When Act 5 opens, Fabian and Feste are talking about a letter. What is important about this letter?

2. What does the reader learn about Antonio’s past? Why are the Duke and his men angry with Antonio? Why does Viola defend Antonio?

3. What accusations does Antonio make about Viola? Why does this confuse everyone?

4. When Olivia refuses Orsino yet again, what does he threaten to do? Why? What is Viola’s response to Orsino? Why?

5. How does the Duke respond when Olivia says that Cesario is her husband? What is Viola’s response? How does Olivia prove her claim?

6. Who do Sir Andrew and Sir Toby think they confronted? Who did they actually meet? How does Sebastian explain what happened? 7. How do Viola and Sebastian test each other to make sure that their twin is really alive? How do Duke Orsino and Olivia respond to the news?

8. Why does Olivia decide to have Fabian read the letter rather than Feste?

9. Olivia says that once events are explained, Malvolio must pass judgment on the perpetrators, not her. How does Malvolio react? Why?

10. How does Feste explain the way that he treated Malvolio? What is Malvolio’s response?

11. The Duke sends Fabian after Malvolio to make peace with him for everyone’s sake. Do you think he’ll accept apologies? Why or why not?