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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Don John say there is no cure for as he speaks to Conrade?
(a) His place in the family.
(b) His lack of wealth.
(c) His hatred of his brother.
(d) His foul humor.

2. What will Don Pedro wear to accomplish the first part of his plan?
(a) The colors of Italy.
(b) A mask.
(c) A cape.
(d) Fine Italian leather.

3. What does Don John tell his men is his only resource for dealing with the world?
(a) His apathetic demeanor.
(b) His ability to manipulate others.
(c) His nastiness.
(d) His cunning.

4. What does Antonio say will keep Beatrice from finding a husband?
(a) Her sharp tongue.
(b) Her strong personality.
(c) Her pride.
(d) Her aging face.

5. How does Borachio plan to use Margaret in the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero?
(a) He will make love to her and tell Claudio it is Hero.
(b) He will ask her to impersonate Hero.
(c) He will ask her for inside information about Hero.
(d) He will give Hero some poison to give Hero.

6. What does Benedick say he would be terrible at?
(a) Being a husband.
(b) Being a diplomat.
(c) Wooing a lover.
(d) Making woman friends.

7. What does Benedick claim as his reason for seeming more serious than usual?
(a) He has a head ache.
(b) He has a toothache.
(c) He is terribly weary.
(d) He is in love.

8. What does Beatrice compare styles of love to at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Dances.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Storms.
(d) Birds.

9. What shocking news does the surprise visitor bring to the men conversing in the garden?
(a) Beatrice is in love.
(b) Hero has been unfaithful.
(c) Margaret is betraying Hero.
(d) Leonato is in danger.

10. What is the first question the Prince has for Leonato when they first converse?
(a) If he has had news about his enemies.
(b) If he needs money.
(c) If he and his men can stay at his home for a time.
(d) If Hero is his daughter.

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

12. What does Beatrice say to Benedick when she sees him in the orchard?
(a) She asks him when he is to leave Messina.
(b) She mocks his clothing.
(c) She tells him it is time for dinner.
(d) She asks for his pardon for her earlier bad behavior.

13. Who comes up with a new plan to destroy Hero and Claudio after they are engaged?
(a) Don John.
(b) Conrade.
(c) Benedick.
(d) Borachio.

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

15. What does Beatrice do when Hero is speaking about Benedick's love for her?
(a) Listening.
(b) Hiding.
(c) Crying.
(d) Laughing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Hero say she noticed about Don John at the beginning of Act 2?

3. How is Margaret related to Hero?

4. What does Beatrice say that Benedick is an expert at when they first converse in this play?

5. When will the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero take place?

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