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

2. What does Don Pedro say that Beatrice may die of while in the Orchard with Claudio?
(a) Yellow Fever.
(b) An infection.
(c) Unrequited love.
(d) Poison.

3. Who will be most hurt by the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero?
(a) Claudio.
(b) Leonato.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Hero.

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

5. What do Don Pedro and Claudio notice has changed about Benedick's appearance as they all chat in the garden?
(a) He is wearing a silly grin.
(b) He shaved his beard.
(c) He smells of perfume.
(d) He is wearing new clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these is something that is NOT listed in Benedick's soliloquy about the perfect woman?

2. 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?

3. What does Antonio admonish Hero to do at the beginning of Act 2?

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the compliments that Hero gives Benedick while Beatrice is eavesdropping?

5. What does everybody wear to the ball at the beginning of Act 2?

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