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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Leonato react the way he does to Antonio's mistaken idea about Don Pedro?
(a) He likes the idea of his daughter marrying royalty.
(b) He feels Don Pedro is much too old.
(c) He is offended that Don Pedro did not speak to him about this.
(d) He trusts and reveres Don Pedro.

2. Why does Beatrice vow to change after Hero leaves the garden?
(a) She wants to prove Hero wrong.
(b) She did not know people though ill of her.
(c) She learned about herself.
(d) She is now in love with Benedick..

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

4. Why does Margaret infer that Beatrice may be thinking of getting married herself on the morning of Hero's wedding?
(a) She realized she is getting older.
(b) She feels the need to prove her uncle wrong about her character.
(c) She sees how happy Hero is.
(d) She has loving feelings for Benedick.

5. Who will be most hurt by the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero?
(a) Hero.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Claudio.
(d) Leonato.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the constable of Messina want his night watch to do at the alehouses?

4. How does Borachio plan to use Margaret in the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero?

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

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