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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) Cook.
(b) Messenger.
(c) Launderer.
(d) Air Sweetener.

2. What does Hero say she noticed about Don John at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) He is always sick to his stomach.
(b) He watches her throughout the party.
(c) He has a sour air about him.
(d) He seems to have no real love for his brother.

3. What does Beatrice say would make up the perfect man?
(a) Don John's quietness and Benedick's wit.
(b) Claudio's looks and Benedick's energy.
(c) Don Pedro's money and Leonato's love.
(d) Don Pedro's fine words and Claudio's youth.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Claudio say will always wreck friendship when he is upset with Don Pedro?

3. How are Antonio and Leonato related?

4. What does Benedick say he would be terrible at?

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

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