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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Leonato summoned to do just before he leaves to Hero's wedding?
(a) To settle a dispute.
(b) To do an interrogation.
(c) To arrange the dowry for Hero.
(d) To calm his daughter's nerves.

2. What is Claudio more afraid of than death?
(a) Dishonesty.
(b) Captivity.
(c) Dishonor.
(d) Infidelity.

3. What does the Friar say proves Hero's innocence concerning the terrible rumor about her?
(a) Her confusion.
(b) Her tears.
(c) Her fainting.
(d) Her blushes.

4. Why does the constable of Messina tell his night watch to avoid conflict with thieves?
(a) They should pay attention to more dangerous men.
(b) Honest men should never be associated with deceivers.
(c) They should follow thieves to where their loot is hidden.
(d) They should let them go as thieves are not harming anyone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What will Don Pedro wear to accomplish the first part of his plan?

2. What does the constable tell the night watch to do if they must sleep?

3. What does Benedick tell Beatrice she has when they first converse together in this play?

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

5. What is the name of the constable of Messina?

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