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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. How long are the soldiers told they will be staying in Messina?
(a) A year.
(b) A fortnight.
(c) A month.
(d) A week.

2. Where did Antonio get this mistaken view of Don Pedro?
(a) Don Pedro's servant.
(b) His servant.
(c) Don John.
(d) Claudio.

3. How did Borachio learn of Claudio's love for Hero?
(a) He pretended to be a friend of Claudio's.
(b) He stole a letter written by Claudio.
(c) He overheard a conversation at Leonato's house.
(d) He got the gossip from the servants at Leonato's house.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Hero say she noticed about Don John at the beginning of Act 2?

3. What does Don John tell Borachio he wishes would happen at the party at Leonato's house?

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

5. What does Leonato joke about when Don Pedro arrives on the stage for the first time?

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