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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 does Beatrice specifically ask the messenger about after his news of the war?
(a) Claudio.
(b) Leonato.
(c) Balthasar.
(d) Benedick.

2. What does Leonato joke about when Don Pedro arrives on the stage for the first time?
(a) His title of a Prince.
(b) Spain's bull fights.
(c) A soldier's loneliness.
(d) Hero's parentage.

3. What does Beatrice call Benedick as they dance together?
(a) A fool.
(b) A gentleman.
(c) A clown.
(d) A knave.

4. What does Antonio say will keep Beatrice from finding a husband?
(a) Her sharp tongue.
(b) Her aging face.
(c) Her strong personality.
(d) Her pride.

5. Who wants to marry Hero?
(a) Don Pedro.
(b) Claudio.
(c) Don John.
(d) Benedick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beatrice say that Benedick is an expert at when they first converse in this play?

2. How did Borachio learn of Claudio's love for Hero?

3. What does Beatrice say she dislikes about most men's physical appearance?

4. Who is coming to visit Leonato at the beginning of the play?

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

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