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Twelfth Night
William Shakespeare
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**Quiz Question: *Twelfth Night* by William Shakespeare** In *Twelfth Night*, what disguise does Viola choose when she arrives in Illyria? A) She disguises herself as a noblewoman named Cesaria B) She disguises herself as a male servant named Cesario C) She disguises herself as a nun named Clara D) She disguises herself as a pirate named Sebastian **Correct Answer: B) She disguises herself as a male servant named Cesario** *Explanation: 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.*
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**Quiz Question: *Twelfth Night* by William Shakespeare** In *Twelfth Night*, what name does Viola use for her male disguise when she arrives in Illyria? - A) Sebastian - B) Cesario - C) Orsino - D) Fabian **Correct Answer: B) Cesario** *Explanation: After being shipwrecked on the shores of Illyria, Viola disguises herself as a young man and adopts the name Cesario to serve Duke Orsino.*
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**Quiz Question: *Twelfth Night* by William Shakespeare** Which character in *Twelfth Night* disguises herself as a young man named "Cesario" to serve Duke Orsino? A) Olivia B) Maria C) Viola D) Malvolio **Correct Answer: C) Viola** *Explanation: 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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