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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Conrade think Don John should build trust with his brother?
(a) He needs his brother's approval.
(b) He may get a higher rank.
(c) It will bring him happiness.
(d) It will be easier to deceive him later.

3. What does Antonio admonish Hero to do at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Marry Claudio.
(b) Accept Don Pedro's advances.
(c) Be herself.
(d) Not follow Beatrice's example.

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

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

6. What does Benedick plan to do as Don Pedro and the other men leave the orchard?
(a) Inform Claudio of his pending inheritance.
(b) Serve his duty more fully.
(c) Marry Beatrice.
(d) Fetch a doctor for Beatrice.

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

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

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

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

11. What do Don Pedro and Claudio agree on after commenting about the change in Benedick's appearance?
(a) He needs rest.
(b) He is in love.
(c) He is bad company.
(d) He needs a raise and promotion.

12. What does Leonato arrange for when Antonio leaves after conversing about Don Pedro?
(a) A parade.
(b) A dance.
(c) A Public hearing.
(d) A feast.

13. What does Don Pedro ask Balthasar to do while Benedick is hiding in the orchard?
(a) Look for Benedick.
(b) Bring Leonato to him at once.
(c) Sing a song.
(d) Send a message to Hero.

14. How did Borachio learn of Claudio's love for Hero?
(a) He pretended to be a friend of Claudio's.
(b) He stole a letter written by Claudio.
(c) He overheard a conversation at Leonato's house.
(d) He got the gossip from the servants at Leonato's house.

15. What does Claudio say will always wreck friendship when he is upset with Don Pedro?
(a) Promises.
(b) Disloyalty.
(c) Time
(d) Passion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Antonio say will keep Beatrice from finding a husband?

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the compliments that Hero gives Benedick while Beatrice is eavesdropping?

3. Who comes up with a new plan to destroy Hero and Claudio after they are engaged?

4. What will accompany the feast for the evening of the soldier's arrival to Messina?

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

(see the answer keys)

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