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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first question that Conrade asks Don John when they first appear on the stage together?
(a) Why he is in a bad mood.
(b) Whether or not he likes his new quarters.
(c) When he plans to return to his own home.
(d) What he plans to do.

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

3. Who comes up with a new plan to destroy Hero and Claudio after they are engaged?
(a) Benedick.
(b) Borachio.
(c) Don John.
(d) Conrade.

4. What will the new plan to break up Hero and Claudio do to Hero?
(a) Ruin her reputation.
(b) Put her in prison.
(c) Show her true nature.
(d) Break her heart.

5. Who does Beatrice specifically ask the messenger about after his news of the war?
(a) Claudio.
(b) Benedick.
(c) Leonato.
(d) Balthasar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Leonato joke about when Don Pedro arrives on the stage for the first time?

2. Who is well respected for his part in the battle that ended just before the play begins?

3. What does Beatrice say she dislikes about most men's physical appearance?

4. What does Don John tell his men is his only resource for dealing with the world?

5. How are Hero and Beatrice related?

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