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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Friar say proves Hero's innocence concerning the terrible rumor about her?
(a) Her tears.
(b) Her fainting.
(c) Her confusion.
(d) Her blushes.

2. Who is the main interrogator of Borachio?
(a) Dogberry.
(b) Leonato.
(c) The sexton.
(d) Verges.

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

4. What is Claudio's response when asked if he wants to marry Hero during the wedding ceremony?
(a) Maybe.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Never.

5. 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 are too sensible.
(c) They know each other too well.
(d) They are too old.

6. How much money did Borachio receive for his part in the plat to dishonor Hero?
(a) 500 ducats.
(b) 1,000 ducats.
(c) 5,000 ducats.
(d) 100, ducats.

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

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

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

10. What is Claudio planning to do at his wedding?
(a) Shame Hero.
(b) Not show up.
(c) Marry his love.
(d) Question Leonato about his daughter's whereabouts the night before.

11. What is Leonato so torn about at the beginning of Act 5?
(a) Believing Hero is innocent and believing the evidence against her.
(b) Sending Hero away, or locking her up in his house.
(c) Challenging Claudio to a dual or allowing him to leave peacefully.
(d) Disowning his daughter or forgiving her.

12. Who announces the time when Hero must go to the church on the morning of her wedding?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Friar Frances.
(d) Ursula.

13. What does Hero say she thinks may happen on the morning of her wedding?
(a) Disaster will strike.
(b) She will get pregnant.
(c) Claudio will not accept her.
(d) She will faint.

14. What is the name of the constable of Messina?
(a) Dogberry.
(b) Dogman.
(c) Dogwood.
(d) Dogerry.

15. What literary role does the constable of Messina play in this plot?
(a) Comic Relief.
(b) Foil.
(c) Foreshadowing.
(d) Villain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Leonato send to do what he is summoned for on the morning of Hero's wedding?

2. Whom does the main interrogator of Borachio ask to help him?

3. What does Claudio write for Hero after hearing about her innocence?

4. Why are the night watch told to put special watch on Leonato's house?

5. What does Benedick lament about himself while he waits for Beatrice to appear?

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