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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. What is Claudio more afraid of than death?
(a) Infidelity.
(b) Dishonor.
(c) Captivity.
(d) Dishonesty.

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

3. What does Beatrice say to Benedick when she sees him in the orchard?
(a) She asks him when he is to leave Messina.
(b) She tells him it is time for dinner.
(c) She mocks his clothing.
(d) She asks for his pardon for her earlier bad behavior.

4. What do Don Pedro and Claudio notice has changed about Benedick's appearance as they all chat in the garden?
(a) He is wearing a silly grin.
(b) He smells of perfume.
(c) He is wearing new clothes.
(d) He shaved his beard.

5. What does everybody wear to the ball at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Masks.
(b) Capes.
(c) Fabrics of red.
(d) Flowers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Antonio think Don Pedro's intentions are towards Hero?

2. What does Antonio admonish Hero to do at the beginning of Act 2?

3. What are Don Pedro's real intentions towards Hero?

4. Where does most of Act 3, Scene 4 take place?

5. Which of these is something that is NOT listed in Benedick's soliloquy about the perfect woman?

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