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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Claudio read his written statement to after hearing about Hero's innocence?
(a) The whole town.
(b) The judge and constable.
(c) His soldiers.
(d) Hero's family.

2. Who does Leonato send to do what he is summoned for on the morning of Hero's wedding?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Don Pedro.
(c) Benedick.
(d) Dogberry.

3. What has happened to the man who paid Borachio for his part in the plot to dishonor Hero?
(a) He has been arrested.
(b) He has left town.
(c) He is being held at Leonato's house.
(d) He has been challenged to a dual.

4. What does Claudio demand of Hero during their wedding ceremony?
(a) A written admission of her impurity.
(b) Her undying fidelity.
(c) A large sum of money as a dowry.
(d) Her love for eternity.

5. What does Verges say once Leonato has left the scene on the morning of Hero's wedding?
(a) He wishes Leonato had taken him more seriously.
(b) He must be very careful in his examination.
(c) He is honored in his new duty.
(d) He hoped to be able to attend the wedding as well.

6. What does Benedick lament about himself while he waits for Beatrice to appear?
(a) He is not worthy of Beatrice.
(b) He is not gifted with words.
(c) He must choose between his friend and his love.
(d) He does not have her love yet.

7. Why does the constable of Messina tell his night watch to avoid conflict with thieves?
(a) Honest men should never be associated with deceivers.
(b) They should let them go as thieves are not harming anyone.
(c) They should follow thieves to where their loot is hidden.
(d) They should pay attention to more dangerous men.

8. What does Margaret help Hero do on the morning of her wedding?
(a) Adorn her hair.
(b) Choose a gown.
(c) Calm her nerves.
(d) Write her vows.

9. What news does Ursula bring Benedick and Beatrice as they are discussing traditional wooing?
(a) Borachio has been arrested.
(b) Leonato has challenged Claudio to a duel.
(c) Don John has fled the country.
(d) Hero has been proven innocent.

10. Who does the constable of Messina tell the night watch they are responsible for?
(a) Subjects of the prince.
(b) Anyone within their sight.
(c) Citizens of Messina.
(d) Italians.

11. What does Beatrice ask of Benedick when they are alone in the church after Hero's wedding?
(a) Not believe the rumor about Hero.
(b) Assist in their plan to help Hero.
(c) Marry her.
(d) Kill Claudio.

12. Why does Dogberry wish the Sexton to return after he has left the interrogation?
(a) He feels very fondly towards the sexton.
(b) He feels that he should have accompanied the sexton.
(c) He wants a witness to the disrespect shown him.
(d) He wants a transcript of the dialogue from Conrade.

13. What does Leonato say he would prefer to a slandered daughter?
(a) That he had never met Claudio.
(b) That she were dead.
(c) That he had some evidence the rumor is not true.
(d) That he were dead.

14. Where are the suspects spoken of by Vergeson the morning of Hero's wedding being kept?
(a) The courthouse.
(b) The jail.
(c) The town square of Messina.
(d) The church.

15. What does Hero chide Margaret for on the morning of her wedding?
(a) Not being attentive enough.
(b) Waking her up too late.
(c) Making off-color remarks.
(d) Looking prettier than herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money did Borachio receive for his part in the plat to dishonor Hero?

2. What does the constable tell the night watch to do if they must sleep?

3. Who comes to Leonato's house the morning of Hero's wedding?

4. Why does Margaret infer that Beatrice may be thinking of getting married herself on the morning of Hero's wedding?

5. Who is the main interrogator of Borachio?

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