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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Don John tell his men that he wants to rob from the world?
(a) Hope and faith.
(b) Money and riches.
(c) Love and happiness.
(d) Power and esteem.

2. What does Don John tell his men is his only resource for dealing with the world?
(a) His nastiness.
(b) His ability to manipulate others.
(c) His apathetic demeanor.
(d) His cunning.

3. Where will the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero take place?
(a) Don John's room.
(b) The church.
(c) Hero's bedroom window.
(d) Claudio's room.

4. What does Hero say she noticed about Don John at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) He watches her throughout the party.
(b) He has a sour air about him.
(c) He seems to have no real love for his brother.
(d) He is always sick to his stomach.

5. How does Beatrice feel about the comment that she may not find a husband?
(a) She is angry about it.
(b) She is amused by it.
(c) She is happy about it.
(d) She is offended by it.

6. Who will Don Pedro speak to during the second part of his plan to help Claudio?
(a) Leonato.
(b) Hero.
(c) Benedick.
(d) Beatrice.

7. Where does the surprise visitor say Claudio can find evidence of his shocking news?
(a) The orchard.
(b) The main hall of Leonato's estate.
(c) Hero's bedroom window.
(d) Beatrice's room.

8. 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 is unkind.
(c) She is not fair.
(d) She has a small bosom.

9. How does Leonato feel about Antonio's mistaken idea about Don Pedro?
(a) He is shocked.
(b) He is happy.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is confused.

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

11. What does Don John tell Borachio he wishes would happen at the party at Leonato's house?
(a) The weather would make it impossible to happen.
(b) The wine would be too strong.
(c) The food would be poisoned.
(d) A large fight would break out.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first question that Conrade asks Don John when they first appear on the stage together?

2. What does Beatrice call Benedick as they dance together?

3. What do Don Pedro and Claudio agree on after commenting about the change in Benedick's appearance?

4. Who does Hero say has asked her to tell Beatrice of Benedick's love for her while Beatrice eavesdrops?

5. What will the new plan to break up Hero and Claudio do to Hero?

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