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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the compliments that Hero gives Benedick while Beatrice is eavesdropping?
(a) Attractive.
(b) Patient.
(c) Honorable.
(d) Valiant.

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

3. What do Don Pedro and Claudio notice has changed about Benedick's appearance as they all chat in the garden?
(a) He smells of perfume.
(b) He is wearing new clothes.
(c) He shaved his beard.
(d) He is wearing a silly grin.

4. Who is under arrest in the jail on the morning of Hero's wedding?
(a) Claudio and Benedick.
(b) Don John and Borachio.
(c) Benedick and Don John.
(d) Borachio and Conrade.

5. What does Don Pedro say about Claudio's reason for Benedick being more serious than usual?
(a) He should have some water and grapes.
(b) It would be out of character for Benedick.
(c) He has always had great oral hygiene.
(d) He should go to bed early that night.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the main interrogator of Borachio?

2. Who is well respected for his part in the battle that ended just before the play begins?

3. What does Beatrice do when Hero is speaking about Benedick's love for her?

4. What does Don Pedro say in the orchard that is incredibly surprising to Benedick?

5. Why does Claudio refuse to fight Leonato at the beginning of Act 5?

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