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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 is well respected for his part in the battle that ended just before the play begins?
(a) Claudio.
(b) Balthasar.
(c) Benedick.
(d) Leonato.

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

3. What does Leonato ask Antonio to do after they have spoken about the mistaken idea of Don Pedro?
(a) Tell Hero.
(b) Write a message to Don Pedro.
(c) Get some real evidence.
(d) Keep it a secret.

4. What does Don John tell his men is his only resource for dealing with the world?
(a) His cunning.
(b) His ability to manipulate others.
(c) His apathetic demeanor.
(d) His nastiness.

5. What does Beatrice say would make up the perfect man?
(a) Claudio's looks and Benedick's energy.
(b) Don John's quietness and Benedick's wit.
(c) Don Pedro's money and Leonato's love.
(d) Don Pedro's fine words and Claudio's youth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will Don Pedro speak to during the second part of his plan to help Claudio?

2. What does Conrade tell Don John to avoid showing in his appearance?

3. What does Don John want to punish Claudio for?

4. Where did Antonio get this mistaken view of Don Pedro?

5. What will accompany the feast for the evening of the soldier's arrival to Messina?

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