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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who will Don Pedro speak to during the second part of his plan to help Claudio?
(a) Benedick.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Hero.
(d) Leonato.

2. What does Don John tell Borachio he wishes would happen at the party at Leonato's house?
(a) The wine would be too strong.
(b) The food would be poisoned.
(c) A large fight would break out.
(d) The weather would make it impossible to happen.

3. What does the messenger tell Beatrice that he would never want to be after hearing her view of Benedick?
(a) Her kinsman.
(b) Her servant.
(c) Her friend.
(d) Her enemy.

4. What does Don John say there is no cure for as he speaks to Conrade?
(a) His hatred of his brother.
(b) His place in the family.
(c) His foul humor.
(d) His lack of wealth.

5. What does Beatrice say that Benedick is an expert at when they first converse in this play?
(a) Speaking without thinking first.
(b) Getting the last word.
(c) Alienating friends.
(d) Making a fool of himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Don John tell his men that he wants to rob from the world?

2. What are Don Pedro's real intentions towards Hero?

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

4. Who does Don John say taught him to be so disagreeable?

5. What does Beatrice say would make up the perfect man?

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