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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) Hero.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Claudio.
(d) Leonato.

2. Who is well respected for his part in the battle that ended just before the play begins?
(a) Claudio.
(b) Leonato.
(c) Benedick.
(d) Balthasar.

3. What does Leonato ask Antonio to do after they have spoken about the mistaken idea of Don Pedro?
(a) Write a message to Don Pedro.
(b) Get some real evidence.
(c) Keep it a secret.
(d) Tell Hero.

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

5. What will accompany the feast for the evening of the soldier's arrival to Messina?
(a) Music.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Entertainment.
(d) Introductions.

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

7. Who does Don Pedro say he got his information about Beatrice from when he is in the orchard with Claudio?
(a) Hero.
(b) Ursula.
(c) Leonato.
(d) Beatrice.

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

9. What does Don John say there is no cure for as he speaks to Conrade?
(a) His foul humor.
(b) His hatred of his brother.
(c) His place in the family.
(d) His lack of wealth.

10. What will Don Pedro wear to accomplish the first part of his plan?
(a) A mask.
(b) A cape.
(c) Fine Italian leather.
(d) The colors of Italy.

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

12. Whom does Hero choose to help her in convincing Beatrice that Benedick loves her?
(a) Claudio.
(b) Ursula.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Leonato.

13. Why does Beatrice decide to love Benedick after she drops eaves on Hero in the garden?
(a) She feels flattered by his feelings for her.
(b) She sees Benedick in a new light.
(c) Out of hope for a good marriage.
(d) Out of pity for him.

14. How does Borachio plan to use Margaret in the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero?
(a) He will give Hero some poison to give Hero.
(b) He will ask her for inside information about Hero.
(c) He will ask her to impersonate Hero.
(d) He will make love to her and tell Claudio it is Hero.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Don Pedro say about Claudio's reason for Benedick being more serious than usual?

2. Who does Don John say taught him to be so disagreeable?

3. What does Claudio say will always wreck friendship when he is upset with Don Pedro?

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

5. Why does Beatrice say she will not go to hell for not marrying like the Bible says?

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