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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who does Don Pedro say he got his information about Beatrice from when he is in the orchard with Claudio?
(a) Leonato.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Hero.
(d) Ursula.

4. What does Beatrice tell Leonato would win any woman's heart?
(a) Promises.
(b) Love.
(c) Money.
(d) Flattery.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Who does Don John promise to pay a reward to if the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero works?

3. What is Claudio more afraid of than death?

4. Who comes up with a new plan to destroy Hero and Claudio after they are engaged?

5. Why does Beatrice say she will not go to hell for not marrying like the Bible says?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Antonio get his mistaken news about who will be pursuing Hero as a love interest?

2. What do Ursula and Hero plan to talk about when they know Beatrice is listening?

3. What is Benedick's excuse for his odd behavior when he meets with Leonato in the garden?

4. What does Borachio plan to ask Margaret after the party at Leonato's house?

5. Why do Don Pedro and Claudio continue to talk when they know that Benedick is listening to them?

6. Why do Hero and Ursula want Beatrice to hear the lies they are going to tell when they know Beatrice is listening?

7. What does Leonato urge Beatrice to do after she asks about Benedick in the recent battle?

8. What does Claudio say he will do if the news Don John brought him turns out to be true?

9. What does Leonato warn Beatrice will keep her from ever finding a husband?

10. What advice does Beatrice give Hero about accepting Don Pedro's supposed advances?

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