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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 is the first question that Conrade asks Don John when they first appear on the stage together?
(a) Why he is in a bad mood.
(b) Whether or not he likes his new quarters.
(c) When he plans to return to his own home.
(d) What he plans to do.

2. What does Claudio say will always wreck friendship when he is upset with Don Pedro?
(a) Time
(b) Disloyalty.
(c) Promises.
(d) Passion.

3. What does Don Pedro ask Balthasar to do while Benedick is hiding in the orchard?
(a) Look for Benedick.
(b) Sing a song.
(c) Send a message to Hero.
(d) Bring Leonato to him at once.

4. Who is sent to get Beatrice at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Ursula.
(c) A servant.
(d) Hero.

5. What shocking news does the surprise visitor bring to the men conversing in the garden?
(a) Leonato is in danger.
(b) Margaret is betraying Hero.
(c) Beatrice is in love.
(d) Hero has been unfaithful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Hero say has asked her to tell Beatrice of Benedick's love for her while Beatrice eavesdrops?

2. What does Claudio say is Benedick's reason for seeming more serious than usual?

3. What does Beatrice tell Leonato would win any woman's heart?

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

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

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