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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Don John want to punish Claudio for?
(a) Pursuing the girl he had set his eyes on.
(b) Being a better soldier than himself.
(c) Gaining more approval from Don Pedro than himself.
(d) Being happy.

2. How did Borachio learn of Claudio's love for Hero?
(a) He overheard a conversation at Leonato's house.
(b) He got the gossip from the servants at Leonato's house.
(c) He pretended to be a friend of Claudio's.
(d) He stole a letter written by Claudio.

3. What does Conrade tell Don John to avoid showing in his appearance?
(a) His misery.
(b) His cunning.
(c) His joy.
(d) His pride.

4. Where did Antonio get this mistaken view of Don Pedro?
(a) His servant.
(b) Claudio.
(c) Don John.
(d) Don Pedro's servant.

5. What does Hero say she noticed about Don John at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) He watches her throughout the party.
(b) He is always sick to his stomach.
(c) He has a sour air about him.
(d) He seems to have no real love for his brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Beatrice specifically ask the messenger about after his news of the war?

2. Who wants to marry Hero?

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

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

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

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