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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 position has Borachio taken on in order to spy on Leonato's house?
(a) Launderer.
(b) Messenger.
(c) Air Sweetener.
(d) Cook.

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

3. What does Don John tell his men that he wants to rob from the world?
(a) Love and happiness.
(b) Money and riches.
(c) Power and esteem.
(d) Hope and faith.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beatrice say she dislikes about most men's physical appearance?

2. What does Beatrice compare styles of love to at the beginning of Act 2?

3. What does Antonio think Don Pedro's intentions are towards Hero?

4. How does Beatrice feel about the comment that she may not find a husband?

5. What does everybody wear to the ball at the beginning of Act 2?

(see the answer key)

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