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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is well respected for his part in the battle that ended just before the play begins?
(a) Leonato.
(b) Balthasar.
(c) Benedick.
(d) Claudio.

2. What does Beatrice say to Benedick when she sees him in the orchard?
(a) She asks him when he is to leave Messina.
(b) She asks for his pardon for her earlier bad behavior.
(c) She mocks his clothing.
(d) She tells him it is time for dinner.

3. What do Borachio and Don John discuss after hearing about Hero's match with Claudio?
(a) Their disgust of love.
(b) Their failure.
(c) Their plan to flee the area.
(d) Their jealousy of their happiness.

4. What does Don Pedro say in the orchard that is incredibly surprising to Benedick?
(a) Beatrice has fallen ill.
(b) Benedick is to be promoted.
(c) Beatrice is in love with Benedick.
(d) Claudio is to have an inheritance from Don Pedro.

5. What does Don John say there is no cure for as he speaks to Conrade?
(a) His hatred of his brother.
(b) His place in the family.
(c) His lack of wealth.
(d) His foul humor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who will Don Pedro speak to during the second part of his plan to help Claudio?

3. How does Leonato feel about Antonio's mistaken idea about Don Pedro?

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

5. What is the song sung in the orchard about?

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