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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 is the first question that Conrade asks Don John when they first appear on the stage together?
(a) Why he is in a bad mood.
(b) What he plans to do.
(c) Whether or not he likes his new quarters.
(d) When he plans to return to his own home.

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

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

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

5. Who does Don John say taught him to be so disagreeable?
(a) His brother.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His father.
(d) Himself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Benedick say he would be terrible at?

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

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

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

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