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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Conrade tell Don John to avoid showing in his appearance?
(a) His joy.
(b) His misery.
(c) His cunning.
(d) His pride.

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

5. What does Beatrice tell Leonato would win any woman's heart?
(a) Love.
(b) Money.
(c) Promises.
(d) Flattery.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How are Antonio and Leonato related?

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

4. What does Antonio admonish Hero to do at the beginning of Act 2?

5. What will accompany the feast for the evening of the soldier's arrival to Messina?

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