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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 say he would be terrible at?
(a) Being a diplomat.
(b) Making woman friends.
(c) Being a husband.
(d) Wooing a lover.

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

3. Why does Leonato react the way he does to Antonio's mistaken idea about Don Pedro?
(a) He is offended that Don Pedro did not speak to him about this.
(b) He feels Don Pedro is much too old.
(c) He trusts and reveres Don Pedro.
(d) He likes the idea of his daughter marrying royalty.

4. Who is coming to visit Leonato at the beginning of the play?
(a) Don Juan- Prince of Portugal.
(b) Don Jon- Prince of Spain.
(c) Don Julio- Prince of Barbados.
(d) Don Pedro- Prince of Aragon.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Leonato feel about Antonio's mistaken idea about Don Pedro?

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

4. What does Benedick tell Beatrice she has when they first converse together in this play?

5. Which of the following does Benedick NOT give as a reason to avoid falling in love with Hero?

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