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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Beatrice decide to love Benedick after she drops eaves on Hero in the garden?
(a) Out of pity for him.
(b) She feels flattered by his feelings for her.
(c) She sees Benedick in a new light.
(d) Out of hope for a good marriage.

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

3. Why does Hero say it will be so easy to make Beatrice believe Benedick loves her?
(a) She is prideful.
(b) She will always believe what hero says.
(c) She has already seen evidence of it.
(d) She is in love with Benedick already.

4. What does Dogberry think is a worse crime than the plot to dishonor Hero?
(a) Making him work on a holiday.
(b) Disrespect towards him.
(c) Not caring about Hero's ruin.
(d) Crashing a wedding.

5. Who offers to help Leonato fight Claudio?
(a) Dogberry.
(b) Antonio.
(c) Borachio.
(d) Benedick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the constable of Messina want his night watch to do at the alehouses?

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

3. What does Don John tell Borachio he wishes would happen at the party at Leonato's house?

4. What does Don Pedro ask Balthasar to do while Benedick is hiding in the orchard?

5. What does Conrade call Verges after the sexton leaves the interrogation?

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