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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the messenger tell Beatrice that he would never want to be after hearing her view of Benedick?
(a) Her friend.
(b) Her servant.
(c) Her kinsman.
(d) Her enemy.

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

3. What does Hero say she will ensnare Beatrice in with her trickery about Benedick?
(a) A snare of hope.
(b) A cage of narcissism.
(c) A trap of flattery.
(d) A net of love.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Don John tell his men that he wants to rob from the world?

2. Why does Beatrice vow to change after Hero leaves the garden?

3. Why does Benedick hide when he sees Don Pedro and some other men enter the orchard?

4. Why does Beatrice decide to love Benedick after she drops eaves on Hero in the garden?

5. Who wants to marry Hero?

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