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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these is something that is NOT listed in Benedick's soliloquy about the perfect woman?
(a) Money.
(b) Wit.
(c) Talent.
(d) Connections.

2. How did Borachio learn of Claudio's love for Hero?
(a) He overheard a conversation at Leonato's house.
(b) He got the gossip from the servants at Leonato's house.
(c) He stole a letter written by Claudio.
(d) He pretended to be a friend of Claudio's.

3. What does Antonio tell Leonato will relieve his suffering soul?
(a) Finding other amusement.
(b) Communicating his thoughts and feelings.
(c) Asking the Friar for forgiveness.
(d) Talking with Hero alone.

4. Why does Benedick say he will no longer be cruel to Beatrice as he has in the past after overhearing the conversation between Don Pedro and Claudio?
(a) He feels pity for her unrequited love.
(b) He feels guilty now that she is ill.
(c) He plans to woo her.
(d) He wants to make amends with the future relative of a prince.

5. What does Benedick tell Beatrice she has when they first converse together in this play?
(a) A sharp tongue.
(b) A hard heart.
(c) A lofty view.
(d) A quick wit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Benedick hide when he sees Don Pedro and some other men enter the orchard?

2. What does the messenger tell Beatrice that he would never want to be after hearing her view of Benedick?

3. Who is the main interrogator of Borachio?

4. Who does Don John want to witness the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero?

5. Which of the following does Benedick NOT give as a reason to avoid falling in love with Hero?

(see the answer key)

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