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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are the suspects spoken of by Vergeson the morning of Hero's wedding being kept?
(a) The town square of Messina.
(b) The jail.
(c) The courthouse.
(d) The church.

2. What does Beatrice compare styles of love to at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Birds.
(c) Dances.
(d) Storms.

3. Whom does Hero choose to help her in convincing Beatrice that Benedick loves her?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Ursula.
(c) Claudio.
(d) Leonato.

4. 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 asks for some entertainment.
(c) He suggests they speak of more manly things than love.
(d) He begs pardon and asks to retire to bed early.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Claudio more afraid of than death?

2. Who will be most hurt by the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero?

3. What does Don John tell his men is his only resource for dealing with the world?

4. Who does Beatrice specifically ask the messenger about after his news of the war?

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

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