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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 Dogberry wish the Sexton to return after he has left the interrogation?
(a) He wants a transcript of the dialogue from Conrade.
(b) He wants a witness to the disrespect shown him.
(c) He feels very fondly towards the sexton.
(d) He feels that he should have accompanied the sexton.

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

3. What does Conrade call Verges after the sexton leaves the interrogation?
(a) A blathering fool.
(b) A coxcomb.
(c) An ass.
(d) A knave and a half.

4. What is the final order given to the night watch from the constable of Messina?
(a) Avoid all forms of alcohol.
(b) Watch for lone women on the road.
(c) Listen for crying children.
(d) Check the locks on all houses.

5. What does Claudio say will always wreck friendship when he is upset with Don Pedro?
(a) Passion.
(b) Promises.
(c) Time
(d) Disloyalty.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Don Pedro tell Leonato at the beginning of Act 5?

3. Why does Beatrice decide to love Benedick after she drops eaves on Hero in the garden?

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

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

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