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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Don Pedro ask Balthasar to do while Benedick is hiding in the orchard?
(a) Sing a song.
(b) Bring Leonato to him at once.
(c) Look for Benedick.
(d) Send a message to Hero.

2. What is the first question the Prince has for Leonato when they first converse?
(a) If Hero is his daughter.
(b) If he needs money.
(c) If he and his men can stay at his home for a time.
(d) If he has had news about his enemies.

3. Who does Don John say taught him to be so disagreeable?
(a) Himself.
(b) His brother.
(c) His father.
(d) His cousin.

4. How long are the soldiers told they will be staying in Messina?
(a) A week.
(b) A year.
(c) A fortnight.
(d) A month.

5. What are Don Pedro's real intentions towards Hero?
(a) He wants to marry her.
(b) He wants Claudio to marry her.
(c) He wants to manipulate her into giving away Leonato's secrets.
(d) He has no interest in her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first question that Conrade asks Don John when they first appear on the stage together?

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

3. Which of the following characters is NOT present at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 2?

4. What does Hero say she noticed about Don John at the beginning of Act 2?

5. What does Benedick say he would be terrible at?

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