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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. What does Benedick ask his servant to retrieve for him when he is walking in the orchard?
(a) A book.
(b) A pen and some paper.
(c) His hat.
(d) His pipe.

2. Who does Don John promise to pay a reward to if the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero works?
(a) Benedick.
(b) Don Pedro.
(c) Borachio.
(d) Conrade.

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

4. When will the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero take place?
(a) The night after their wedding.
(b) The very next day.
(c) The night before their wedding.
(d) The day of the wedding.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Margaret related to Hero?

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

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

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

5. What are Don Pedro's real intentions towards Hero?

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