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

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

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

4. 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) The food would be poisoned.
(c) A large fight would break out.
(d) The wine would be too strong.

5. What will accompany the feast for the evening of the soldier's arrival to Messina?
(a) Entertainment.
(b) Introductions.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Music.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Beatrice specifically ask the messenger about after his news of the war?

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

3. Who is well respected for his part in the battle that ended just before the play begins?

4. What does Conrade tell Don John to avoid showing in his appearance?

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

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