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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Don John want to witness the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero?
(a) Claudio and don Pedro.
(b) Hero and Beatrice.
(c) Claudio and Benedick.
(d) Leonato and Antonio.

3. What does Ursula say Beatrice would do if she knew that Benedick loved her?
(a) Fool him.
(b) Run away.
(c) Give in to him.
(d) Torment him.

4. What does Leonato arrange for when Antonio leaves after conversing about Don Pedro?
(a) A feast.
(b) A dance.
(c) A parade.
(d) A Public hearing.

5. What does Leonato ask Antonio to do after they have spoken about the mistaken idea of Don Pedro?
(a) Tell Hero.
(b) Keep it a secret.
(c) Get some real evidence.
(d) Write a message to Don Pedro.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Claudio say is Benedick's reason for seeming more serious than usual?

2. Who will be most hurt by the new plan to break up Claudio and Hero?

3. What does Benedick ask to do after Don Pedro tells him the new change in his appearance makes him look younger?

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the compliments that Hero gives Benedick while Beatrice is eavesdropping?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Don John say his real goal in life is?

2. What do Don John and his two men discuss just after the engagement of Hero and Claudio is announced?

3. Why do Hero and Ursula want Beatrice to hear the lies they are going to tell when they know Beatrice is listening?

4. What does Borachio plan to ask Margaret after the party at Leonato's house?

5. What news does Don John bring to Claudio and Don Pedro in the garden after they play their trick on Benedick?

6. What does Leonato warn Beatrice will keep her from ever finding a husband?

7. What does Conrade fear might be hurt by Don John's miserable nature?

8. What does Benedick say about Hero when Claudio tells him that he has fallen in love with her?

9. What does Leonato urge Beatrice to do after she asks about Benedick in the recent battle?

10. What advice does Beatrice give Hero about accepting Don Pedro's supposed advances?

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