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

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

3. What does Leonato arrange for when Antonio leaves after conversing about Don Pedro?
(a) A parade.
(b) A feast.
(c) A dance.
(d) A Public hearing.

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

5. What is the first question the Prince has for Leonato when they first converse?
(a) If Hero is his daughter.
(b) If he needs money.
(c) If he has had news about his enemies.
(d) If he and his men can stay at his home for a time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beatrice say that Benedick is an expert at when they first converse in this play?

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

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

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

5. What does Don John tell his men that he wants to rob from the world?

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