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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 will Don Pedro wear to accomplish the first part of his plan?
(a) Fine Italian leather.
(b) A mask.
(c) The colors of Italy.
(d) A cape.

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

3. Who does Beatrice specifically ask the messenger about after his news of the war?
(a) Claudio.
(b) Benedick.
(c) Leonato.
(d) Balthasar.

4. Who will Don Pedro speak to during the second part of his plan to help Claudio?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Leonato.
(c) Hero.
(d) Benedick.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Leonato joke about when Don Pedro arrives on the stage for the first time?

2. How did Borachio learn of Claudio's love for Hero?

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

4. Who is coming to visit Leonato at the beginning of the play?

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

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