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Twelfth Night

William Shakespeare

Type

Play

Published

1623

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In Twelfth Night, what disguise does Viola choose when she arrives in Illyria?

AShe disguises herself as a noblewoman named Cesaria
BShe disguises herself as a male servant named Cesario
CShe disguises herself as a nun named Clara
DShe disguises herself as a pirate named Sebastian

Rationale

After being shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria and thinking her twin brother Sebastian is dead, Viola takes on the disguise of a young man named Cesario and becomes a servant to Duke Orsino. This cross-dressing creates much of the play's romantic mix-ups and comedic situations.

In Twelfth Night, what name does Viola use for her male disguise when she arrives in Illyria?

ASebastian
BCesario
COrsino
DFabian

Rationale

After being shipwrecked on the shores of Illyria, Viola disguises herself as a young man and adopts the name Cesario to serve Duke Orsino.

Which character in Twelfth Night disguises herself as a young man named "Cesario" to serve Duke Orsino?

AOlivia
BMaria
CViola
DMalvolio

Rationale

After being shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria, Viola disguises herself as a young man named Cesario and becomes part of Duke Orsino's entourage. This disguise leads to much of the play's romantic misunderstandings and comedic twists.

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