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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. Why does Conrade think Don John should build trust with his brother?
(a) He may get a higher rank.
(b) It will bring him happiness.
(c) He needs his brother's approval.
(d) It will be easier to deceive him later.

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

3. What does Beatrice compare styles of love to at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Storms.
(b) Birds.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Dances.

4. What does Don John tell Borachio he wishes would happen at the party at Leonato's house?
(a) The wine would be too strong.
(b) The weather would make it impossible to happen.
(c) The food would be poisoned.
(d) A large fight would break out.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Leonato react the way he does to Antonio's mistaken idea about Don Pedro?

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

3. What position has Borachio taken on in order to spy on Leonato's house?

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

5. What is the first question that Conrade asks Don John when they first appear on the stage together?

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