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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. Why does Beatrice say she will not go to hell for not marrying like the Bible says?
(a) She will woo St. Peter.
(b) The Devil will reject her.
(c) There are too many good people just like her.
(d) Her heart is too good.

2. What does Leonato ask Antonio to do after they have spoken about the mistaken idea of Don Pedro?
(a) Tell Hero.
(b) Get some real evidence.
(c) Keep it a secret.
(d) Write a message to Don Pedro.

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

4. Which of these is something that is NOT listed in Benedick's soliloquy about the perfect woman?
(a) Connections.
(b) Money.
(c) Wit.
(d) Talent.

5. What does Leonato joke about when Don Pedro arrives on the stage for the first time?
(a) A soldier's loneliness.
(b) Hero's parentage.
(c) His title of a Prince.
(d) Spain's bull fights.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Antonio say will keep Beatrice from finding a husband?

4. Who is well respected for his part in the battle that ended just before the play begins?

5. How long are the soldiers told they will be staying in Messina?

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