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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Beatrice say she will not go to hell for not marrying like the Bible says?
(a) She will woo St. Peter.
(b) There are too many good people just like her.
(c) The Devil will reject her.
(d) Her heart is too good.

2. What do Borachio and Don John discuss after hearing about Hero's match with Claudio?
(a) Their disgust of love.
(b) Their failure.
(c) Their jealousy of their happiness.
(d) Their plan to flee the area.

3. How does Don John stand to benefit from the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero?
(a) Hero's heart.
(b) Power.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Higher ranking.

4. What does Benedick tell Beatrice she has when they first converse together in this play?
(a) A hard heart.
(b) A sharp tongue.
(c) A quick wit.
(d) A lofty view.

5. What does Don Pedro say in the orchard that is incredibly surprising to Benedick?
(a) Claudio is to have an inheritance from Don Pedro.
(b) Benedick is to be promoted.
(c) Beatrice has fallen ill.
(d) Beatrice is in love with Benedick.

6. Why does Leonato react the way he does to Antonio's mistaken idea about Don Pedro?
(a) He is offended that Don Pedro did not speak to him about this.
(b) He feels Don Pedro is much too old.
(c) He likes the idea of his daughter marrying royalty.
(d) He trusts and reveres Don Pedro.

7. What does Don John tell his men that he wants to rob from the world?
(a) Money and riches.
(b) Hope and faith.
(c) Love and happiness.
(d) Power and esteem.

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

9. How does Leonato feel about Antonio's mistaken idea about Don Pedro?
(a) He is shocked.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is happy.

10. What does Antonio admonish Hero to do at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Be herself.
(b) Marry Claudio.
(c) Accept Don Pedro's advances.
(d) Not follow Beatrice's example.

11. Where will the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero take place?
(a) Don John's room.
(b) Claudio's room.
(c) The church.
(d) Hero's bedroom window.

12. What does Claudio say is Benedick's reason for seeming more serious than usual?
(a) He has a toothache.
(b) He is in love.
(c) He has a head ache.
(d) He is terribly weary.

13. What does Leonato joke about when Don Pedro arrives on the stage for the first time?
(a) A soldier's loneliness.
(b) His title of a Prince.
(c) Spain's bull fights.
(d) Hero's parentage.

14. What will accompany the feast for the evening of the soldier's arrival to Messina?
(a) Music.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Entertainment.
(d) Introductions.

15. Which of the following is NOT one of the compliments that Hero gives Benedick while Beatrice is eavesdropping?
(a) Valiant.
(b) Honorable.
(c) Attractive.
(d) Patient.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long are the soldiers told they will be staying in Messina?

3. What does Don Pedro say that Beatrice may die of while in the Orchard with Claudio?

4. What surprise visitor enters the garden while the men are all talking about the changes in Benedick's appearance?

5. What does Beatrice say would make up the perfect man?

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