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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the final order given to the night watch from the constable of Messina?
(a) Avoid all forms of alcohol.
(b) Listen for crying children.
(c) Watch for lone women on the road.
(d) Check the locks on all houses.

2. Who comes up with a new plan to destroy Hero and Claudio after they are engaged?
(a) Benedick.
(b) Conrade.
(c) Borachio.
(d) Don John.

3. Why does the constable of Messina tell his night watch to avoid conflict with thieves?
(a) They should let them go as thieves are not harming anyone.
(b) They should pay attention to more dangerous men.
(c) They should follow thieves to where their loot is hidden.
(d) Honest men should never be associated with deceivers.

4. What does Dogberry think is a worse crime than the plot to dishonor Hero?
(a) Disrespect towards him.
(b) Making him work on a holiday.
(c) Crashing a wedding.
(d) Not caring about Hero's ruin.

5. Whom does the main interrogator of Borachio ask to help him?
(a) Dogberry.
(b) The sexton.
(c) Leonato.
(d) Verges.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the person willing to pay Borachio for his part in the plot to dishonor Hero?

2. How does Don John stand to benefit from the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero?

3. What does the constable of Messina want his night watch to do at the alehouses?

4. What does Conrade call Verges after the sexton leaves the interrogation?

5. Who does the constable of Messina choose as his assistant constable?

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