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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Claudio tell Benedick he is looking for him after leaving Leonato's presence?
(a) They are readying themselves to leave.
(b) They are writing a public denouncement of Hero.
(c) They want to hear his jokes.
(d) They need some comforting speech from him.

4. What is the first question that the constable of Messina asks his new assistant constable?
(a) If he knows the people of the town.
(b) If he has ever broken the law.
(c) If he is from Messina.
(d) If he can read or right.

5. What does Hero ask Beatrice about when she comes to help Hero get ready for the wedding?
(a) Her advice for marriage.
(b) Her feelings about Benedick.
(c) Her feelings about Claudio.
(d) Her opinion of her dress.

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

7. What does the constable tell the night watch to do if they must sleep?
(a) Find a replacement.
(b) Not snore.
(c) Take turns.
(d) Not get their spears stolen.

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

9. 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 pay attention to more dangerous men.
(c) They should let them go as thieves are not harming anyone.
(d) They should follow thieves to where their loot is hidden.

10. Why does Claudio refuse to fight Leonato at the beginning of Act 5?
(a) He will not fight an old man.
(b) He is in too much of a hurry to take time for a dual.
(c) He will not fight 2 duals in a day.
(d) He loves Leonato too much to hurt him.

11. How often does Claudio promise to read the written statement declaring Hero's innocence?
(a) Every other year.
(b) Bianually.
(c) Yearly.
(d) Every 5 years.

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

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

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

15. Who captured the suspects spoken of by Verges on the morning of Hero's wedding?
(a) Don Pedro.
(b) Verges.
(c) The night watch.
(d) Dogberry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Claudio read his written statement to after hearing about Hero's innocence?

2. What news makes Leonato think that the rumor against his daughter is true?

3. Who does Benedick think is trying to besmirch Hero's reputation?

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

5. What does Leonato say he would prefer to a slandered daughter?

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