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

2. What does everybody wear to the ball at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Masks.
(c) Capes.
(d) Fabrics of red.

3. How long are the soldiers told they will be staying in Messina?
(a) A month.
(b) A week.
(c) A fortnight.
(d) A year.

4. What is Leonato summoned to do just before he leaves to Hero's wedding?
(a) To do an interrogation.
(b) To arrange the dowry for Hero.
(c) To settle a dispute.
(d) To calm his daughter's nerves.

5. What is the song sung in the orchard about?
(a) Love.
(b) War.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Infidelity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Leonato ask Antonio to do after they have spoken about the mistaken idea of Don Pedro?

2. What does the messenger tell Beatrice that he would never want to be after hearing her view of Benedick?

3. How does Don John stand to benefit from the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero?

4. What does Claudio demand of Hero during their wedding ceremony?

5. Where does the surprise visitor say Claudio can find evidence of his shocking news?

(see the answer key)

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