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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Leonato go when his visitor on the morning of Hero's wedding leaves?
(a) The church.
(b) Claudio's room.
(c) The court house.
(d) Hero's room.

2. What does Leonato learn from his visitor on the morning of Hero's wedding?
(a) Claudio wants to cancel the wedding.
(b) Hero is ill.
(c) He is needed at the church immediately.
(d) Two men have been arrested.

3. 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 is honored in his new duty.
(c) He must be very careful in his examination.
(d) He hoped to be able to attend the wedding as well.

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

5. 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.

6. Why does Beatrice say that she and Benedick could never woo each other in the traditional way?
(a) They do not need to.
(b) They know each other too well.
(c) They are too sensible.
(d) They are too old.

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

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

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

10. What is the final order given to the night watch from the constable of Messina?
(a) Listen for crying children.
(b) Check the locks on all houses.
(c) Avoid all forms of alcohol.
(d) Watch for lone women on the road.

11. What is Leonato summoned to do just before he leaves to Hero's wedding?
(a) To settle a dispute.
(b) To do an interrogation.
(c) To arrange the dowry for Hero.
(d) To calm his daughter's nerves.

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

13. Who does Benedick think is trying to besmirch Hero's reputation?
(a) Claudio.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Don Pedro.
(d) Don John.

14. What does Margaret make special mention of to Beatrice on the morning of Hero's wedding?
(a) Her night with Borachio.
(b) Benedick's new behavior.
(c) Beatrice's spinster reputation.
(d) Claudio's fickleness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the constable of Messina want his night watch to do at the alehouses?

2. Where does the beginning of Act 4 take place?

3. How often does Claudio promise to read the written statement declaring Hero's innocence?

4. What kept Beatrice awake all night the night before Hero's wedding?

5. What literary role does the constable of Messina play in this plot?

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