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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Beatrice say would make up the perfect man?
(a) Don John's quietness and Benedick's wit.
(b) Claudio's looks and Benedick's energy.
(c) Don Pedro's money and Leonato's love.
(d) Don Pedro's fine words and Claudio's youth.

2. What does Don Pedro say in the orchard that is incredibly surprising to Benedick?
(a) Beatrice is in love with Benedick.
(b) Beatrice has fallen ill.
(c) Claudio is to have an inheritance from Don Pedro.
(d) Benedick is to be promoted.

3. Why does Beatrice vow to change after Hero leaves the garden?
(a) She is now in love with Benedick..
(b) She wants to prove Hero wrong.
(c) She learned about herself.
(d) She did not know people though ill of her.

4. What shocking news does the surprise visitor bring to the men conversing in the garden?
(a) Beatrice is in love.
(b) Hero has been unfaithful.
(c) Margaret is betraying Hero.
(d) Leonato is in danger.

5. What are Don Pedro's real intentions towards Hero?
(a) He wants Claudio to marry her.
(b) He wants to manipulate her into giving away Leonato's secrets.
(c) He wants to marry her.
(d) He has no interest in her.

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

7. Why does Hero say Beatrice will never love anyone while Beatrice is eavesdropping?
(a) She is too disdainful and vain.
(b) She has too much anger in her heart.
(c) She has been hurt too many times before.
(d) She is nervous and fearful.

8. Who will be most hurt by the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero?
(a) Claudio.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Leonato.
(d) Hero.

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

10. What does Claudio say is Benedick's reason for seeming more serious than usual?
(a) He has a toothache.
(b) He is terribly weary.
(c) He is in love.
(d) He has a head ache.

11. Who is sent to get Beatrice at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) Ursula.
(b) A servant.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Hero.

12. Why does Beatrice say she will not go to hell for not marrying like the Bible says?
(a) She will woo St. Peter.
(b) There are too many good people just like her.
(c) Her heart is too good.
(d) The Devil will reject her.

13. What does Antonio say will keep Beatrice from finding a husband?
(a) Her strong personality.
(b) Her sharp tongue.
(c) Her aging face.
(d) Her pride.

14. What position has Borachio taken on in order to spy on Leonato's house?
(a) Cook.
(b) Launderer.
(c) Messenger.
(d) Air Sweetener.

15. What does Beatrice tell Leonato would win any woman's heart?
(a) Love.
(b) Flattery.
(c) Promises.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Don Pedro ask Balthasar to do while Benedick is hiding in the orchard?

3. What does Don John tell Conrade he will never be able to build with other people?

4. What is the first question the Prince has for Leonato when they first converse?

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

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