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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. Why does Benedick hide when he sees Don Pedro and some other men enter the orchard?
(a) He is supposed to be working somewhere else right then.
(b) He wants to eaves drop on their conversation.
(c) He is afraid they will ask him to help with something.
(d) He knows Don Pedro is upset with him.

2. What literary role does the constable of Messina play in this plot?
(a) Foil.
(b) Villain.
(c) Foreshadowing.
(d) Comic Relief.

3. What does Beatrice say that Benedick is an expert at when they first converse in this play?
(a) Making a fool of himself.
(b) Speaking without thinking first.
(c) Alienating friends.
(d) Getting the last word.

4. Where did Antonio get this mistaken view of Don Pedro?
(a) Claudio.
(b) Don Pedro's servant.
(c) Don John.
(d) His servant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Don John say taught him to be so disagreeable?

2. Who does Don Pedro say he got his information about Beatrice from when he is in the orchard with Claudio?

3. What does the constable tell the night watch to do if they must sleep?

4. What does Hero say she thinks may happen on the morning of her wedding?

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

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