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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Borachio plan to use Margaret in the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero?
(a) He will ask her for inside information about Hero.
(b) He will give Hero some poison to give Hero.
(c) He will ask her to impersonate Hero.
(d) He will make love to her and tell Claudio it is Hero.

2. Why does Beatrice decide to love Benedick after she drops eaves on Hero in the garden?
(a) She sees Benedick in a new light.
(b) She feels flattered by his feelings for her.
(c) Out of pity for him.
(d) Out of hope for a good marriage.

3. Why does Conrade think Don John should build trust with his brother?
(a) He may get a higher rank.
(b) It will bring him happiness.
(c) He needs his brother's approval.
(d) It will be easier to deceive him later.

4. What does Beatrice tell Leonato would win any woman's heart?
(a) Love.
(b) Money.
(c) Flattery.
(d) Promises.

5. What does Antonio say will keep Beatrice from finding a husband?
(a) Her pride.
(b) Her sharp tongue.
(c) Her aging face.
(d) Her strong personality.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Beatrice vow to change after Hero leaves the garden?

2. What is the first question the Prince has for Leonato when they first converse?

3. What do Don Pedro and Claudio notice has changed about Benedick's appearance as they all chat in the garden?

4. Who does Don John say taught him to be so disagreeable?

5. What does Claudio say is Benedick's reason for seeming more serious than usual?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Borachio say after the party at Leonato's house that gets Don John very excited?

2. What do Don John and his two men discuss just after the engagement of Hero and Claudio is announced?

3. What does Don John say is the cure for his ill humor?

4. What does Beatrice vow to do after Hero and Ursula leave after their conversation in the orchard?

5. Where does Antonio get his mistaken news about who will be pursuing Hero as a love interest?

6. What does Conrade fear might be hurt by Don John's miserable nature?

7. What do Ursula and Hero plan to talk about when they know Beatrice is listening?

8. How are Antonio and Leonato related?

9. What does Beatrice say would make up the perfect man?

10. What do Claudio and Don Pedro talk about while Benedick is eavesdropping on their conversation in the orchard?

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