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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first question the Prince has for Leonato when they first converse?
(a) If he has had news about his enemies.
(b) If he needs money.
(c) If Hero is his daughter.
(d) If he and his men can stay at his home for a time.

2. What does Antonio think Don Pedro's intentions are towards Hero?
(a) He wants to manipulate her into giving away Leonato's secrets.
(b) He wants to marry her.
(c) He wants Claudio to marry her.
(d) He has no interest in her.

3. Who does Don John say taught him to be so disagreeable?
(a) His brother.
(b) Himself.
(c) His cousin.
(d) His father.

4. How does Benedick speak to Beatrice when they meet in the orchard?
(a) He is coarse and rude to her.
(b) He mimics everything she says to him.
(c) He says very little.
(d) He is overly kind.

5. What does Beatrice say that Benedick is an expert at when they first converse in this play?
(a) Making a fool of himself.
(b) Alienating friends.
(c) Getting the last word.
(d) Speaking without thinking first.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Benedick say he will no longer be cruel to Beatrice as he has in the past after overhearing the conversation between Don Pedro and Claudio?

2. What does Don John say there is no cure for as he speaks to Conrade?

3. How does Beatrice feel about the comment that she may not find a husband?

4. What does Hero say she noticed about Don John at the beginning of Act 2?

5. What does Claudio vow to do if the shocking news brought to the garden is proven true?

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