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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Beatrice say she will not go to hell for not marrying like the Bible says?
(a) The Devil will reject her.
(b) She will woo St. Peter.
(c) Her heart is too good.
(d) There are too many good people just like her.

2. Which of the following characters is NOT present at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Claudio.
(b) Leonato.
(c) Don Pedro.
(d) Borachio.

3. Why does Leonato react the way he does to Antonio's mistaken idea about Don Pedro?
(a) He is offended that Don Pedro did not speak to him about this.
(b) He likes the idea of his daughter marrying royalty.
(c) He feels Don Pedro is much too old.
(d) He trusts and reveres Don Pedro.

4. What does Don Pedro say about Claudio's reason for Benedick being more serious than usual?
(a) He has always had great oral hygiene.
(b) He should have some water and grapes.
(c) He should go to bed early that night.
(d) It would be out of character for Benedick.

5. What does Benedick claim as his reason for seeming more serious than usual?
(a) He has a head ache.
(b) He is terribly weary.
(c) He is in love.
(d) He has a toothache.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Hero ask Beatrice about when she comes to help Hero get ready for the wedding?

3. What does Leonato ask Antonio to do after they have spoken about the mistaken idea of Don Pedro?

4. What does Don Pedro say in the orchard that is incredibly surprising to Benedick?

5. 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?

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