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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Margaret infer that Beatrice may be thinking of getting married herself on the morning of Hero's wedding?
(a) She feels the need to prove her uncle wrong about her character.
(b) She sees how happy Hero is.
(c) She realized she is getting older.
(d) She has loving feelings for Benedick.

2. Who wakes up Beatrice on the morning of Hero's wedding?
(a) Benedick.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Hero.
(d) Ursula.

3. What is Benedick doing while talking with Margaret after challenging Claudio to a duel?
(a) Writing a poem for Beatrice.
(b) Having his beard shaved for Beatrice.
(c) Trying to get evidence of Hero's innocence.
(d) Writing a song for Beatrice.

4. Where does Dogberry plan to take his prisoners after the interrogation is over?
(a) The church.
(b) Leonato's house.
(c) The town square of Messina.
(d) The jail.

5. Who ordered Claudio to read his written statement after hearing about Hero's innocence?
(a) Don Pedro.
(b) Dogberry.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Leonato.

6. What does Claudio write for Hero after hearing about her innocence?
(a) An epitaph.
(b) A life history.
(c) A dedication.
(d) An apology.

7. Who does the constable of Messina choose as his assistant constable?
(a) Seacole.
(b) Seecole.
(c) Seecoal.
(d) Seacoal.

8. Who is asked to sing a song for Hero's forgiveness?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Benedick.
(c) Balthasar.
(d) Claudio.

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

10. What does Antonio tell Leonato will relieve his suffering soul?
(a) Finding other amusement.
(b) Talking with Hero alone.
(c) Asking the Friar for forgiveness.
(d) Communicating his thoughts and feelings.

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

12. Whom does the main interrogator of Borachio ask to help him?
(a) Verges.
(b) Leonato.
(c) The sexton.
(d) Dogberry.

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

14. What does Conrade call Verges after the sexton leaves the interrogation?
(a) A blathering fool.
(b) An ass.
(c) A knave and a half.
(d) A coxcomb.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Beatrice say that she and Benedick could never woo each other in the traditional way?

2. Who is the main interrogator of Borachio?

3. What do Benedick and Beatrice discuss when Beatrice enters the scene after Benedick's soliloquy?

4. Who does the constable of Messina tell the night watch they are responsible for?

5. Who finally unravels the plot used to dishonor Hero?

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