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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Othello and Pericles, Prince of Tyre.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Much Ado About Nothing, where are Don Pedro, Claudio and Benedick returning from?
(a) A diplomatic summit.
(b) A night of drinking.
(c) A war.
(d) A wedding.

2. Which of the following is not a prophecy the witches make at the beginning of Macbeth?
(a) Banquo's children will be kings.
(b) Banquo will be killed.
(c) Macbeth will be king.
(d) Macbeth will be the thane of Cawdor.

3. What request does Timon make of Alcibiades at the end of his story?
(a) Bury him in a pauper's grave.
(b) Fetch him some bread.
(c) Kill everyone.
(d) Tell his tale.

4. In As You Like it, how does Oliver plan to kill Orlando after his initial plan fails?
(a) He will burn him in his bed.
(b) He will stab him at the church.
(c) He will poison his brandywine.
(d) He will throw him from his horse.

5. Which of the following characters dies at the end of Cymbeline?
(a) The wicked Queen.
(b) Lucius.
(c) Iachomo.
(d) The King.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the King of France give Helena her choice of in All's Well That Ends Well?

2. Where does Iachomo tell Pisanio to kill Imogen in Cymbeline?

3. In A Midsummer Night's Dream, who tips Demetrius off to Lysander's plan to flee the city?

4. What good news does Antonio learn after winning his case against Shylock?

5. Why does Proteus betray Valentine's love of Silvia to the duke in Two Gentlemen of Verona?

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