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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the constable of Messina want his night watch to do at the alehouses?
(a) Force the owners to close it.
(b) Send the drunks home.
(c) Get him a drink.
(d) Ask the owner which of the patrons need extra attention.

2. What is the first question that the constable of Messina asks his new assistant constable?
(a) If he knows the people of the town.
(b) If he can read or right.
(c) If he has ever broken the law.
(d) If he is from Messina.

3. What does Conrade call Dogberry after the sexton leaves the interrogation?
(a) An ass.
(b) A coxcomb.
(c) A blathering fool.
(d) A knave and a half.

4. Where does Dogberry plan to take his prisoners after the interrogation is over?
(a) The church.
(b) The jail.
(c) The town square of Messina.
(d) Leonato's house.

5. Why does the constable of Messina tell his night watch to avoid conflict with thieves?
(a) Honest men should never be associated with deceivers.
(b) They should pay attention to more dangerous men.
(c) They should follow thieves to where their loot is hidden.
(d) They should let them go as thieves are not harming anyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the constable of Messina tell the night watch they are responsible for?

2. Who will be most hurt by the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero?

3. How does Don John stand to benefit from the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero?

4. What does Borachio hear has happened to Hero as a result to the plot to dishonor her?

5. Who is the main interrogator of Borachio?

(see the answer key)

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