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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Don John promise to pay a reward to if the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero works?
(a) Don Pedro.
(b) Conrade.
(c) Benedick.
(d) Borachio.

2. What does Don John want to punish Claudio for?
(a) Gaining more approval from Don Pedro than himself.
(b) Pursuing the girl he had set his eyes on.
(c) Being happy.
(d) Being a better soldier than himself.

3. Why does Beatrice say that she and Benedick could never woo each other in the traditional way?
(a) They are too old.
(b) They know each other too well.
(c) They are too sensible.
(d) They do not need to.

4. Why does Claudio tell Benedick he is looking for him after leaving Leonato's presence?
(a) They are writing a public denouncement of Hero.
(b) They are readying themselves to leave.
(c) They need some comforting speech from him.
(d) They want to hear his jokes.

5. What does Leonato learn from his visitor on the morning of Hero's wedding?
(a) Two men have been arrested.
(b) He is needed at the church immediately.
(c) Claudio wants to cancel the wedding.
(d) Hero is ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the constable of Messina want his night watch to do at the alehouses?

2. What is the first question the Prince has for Leonato when they first converse?

3. How are Antonio and Leonato related?

4. Who is sent to get Beatrice at the beginning of Act 3?

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

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