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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Don John tell his men that he wants to rob from the world?
(a) Hope and faith.
(b) Love and happiness.
(c) Power and esteem.
(d) Money and riches.

2. What does Antonio think Don Pedro's intentions are towards Hero?
(a) He wants to marry her.
(b) He has no interest in her.
(c) He wants Claudio to marry her.
(d) He wants to manipulate her into giving away Leonato's secrets.

3. What does Benedick tell Beatrice she has when they first converse together in this play?
(a) A quick wit.
(b) A hard heart.
(c) A sharp tongue.
(d) A lofty view.

4. How did Borachio learn of Claudio's love for Hero?
(a) He stole a letter written by Claudio.
(b) He pretended to be a friend of Claudio's.
(c) He overheard a conversation at Leonato's house.
(d) He got the gossip from the servants at Leonato's house.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Don John tell his men is his only resource for dealing with the world?

2. What does Don John want to punish Claudio for?

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

4. Who does Don John say taught him to be so disagreeable?

5. What does Don John tell Conrade he will never be able to build with other people?

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