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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Beatrice say that Benedick is an expert at when they first converse in this play?
(a) Getting the last word.
(b) Making a fool of himself.
(c) Alienating friends.
(d) Speaking without thinking first.

2. Where did Antonio get this mistaken view of Don Pedro?
(a) Don Pedro's servant.
(b) Don John.
(c) His servant.
(d) Claudio.

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

4. How does Beatrice feel about the comment that she may not find a husband?
(a) She is happy about it.
(b) She is angry about it.
(c) She is offended by it.
(d) She is amused by it.

5. What does Don John tell Conrade he will never be able to build with other people?
(a) Respect.
(b) Believability.
(c) Love.
(d) Trust.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Claudio say will always wreck friendship when he is upset with Don Pedro?

2. When will the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero take place?

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

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

5. What does Don John say there is no cure for as he speaks to Conrade?

(see the answer key)

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