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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. Which of the following does Benedick NOT give as a reason to avoid falling in love with Hero?
(a) She is unkind.
(b) She has a small bosom.
(c) She is too short.
(d) She is not fair.

2. What does Benedick ask to do after Don Pedro tells him the new change in his appearance makes him look younger?
(a) He wishes to speak alone with Leonato.
(b) He begs pardon and asks to retire to bed early.
(c) He suggests they speak of more manly things than love.
(d) He asks for some entertainment.

3. What does Hero say she thinks may happen on the morning of her wedding?
(a) She will faint.
(b) Claudio will not accept her.
(c) Disaster will strike.
(d) She will get pregnant.

4. 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 trusts and reveres Don Pedro.
(c) He is offended that Don Pedro did not speak to him about this.
(d) He feels Don Pedro is much too old.

5. Who announces the time when Hero must go to the church on the morning of her wedding?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Friar Frances.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Ursula.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Friar say proves Hero's innocence concerning the terrible rumor about her?

2. What do Don Pedro and Claudio agree on after commenting about the change in Benedick's appearance?

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

4. What does Hero say she will ensnare Beatrice in with her trickery about Benedick?

5. Who does Don John promise to pay a reward to if the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero works?

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