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

2. 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) Out of hope for a good marriage.
(d) She sees Benedick in a new light.

3. What will the new plan to break up Hero and Claudio do to Hero?
(a) Show her true nature.
(b) Break her heart.
(c) Ruin her reputation.
(d) Put her in prison.

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

5. What is the song sung in the orchard about?
(a) War.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Infidelity.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Don John tell Conrade he will never be able to build with other people?

2. What does Beatrice call Benedick as they dance together?

3. What are Don Pedro's real intentions towards Hero?

4. Who comes up with a new plan to destroy Hero and Claudio after they are engaged?

5. What is the first question the Prince has for Leonato when they first converse?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Don Pedro and Claudio continue to talk when they know that Benedick is listening to them?

2. What does Claudio say he will do if the news Don John brought him turns out to be true?

3. What does Don John say is the cure for his ill humor?

4. What does Hero say Beatrice uses to destroy every man who is interested in her?

5. What does Leonato say about Benedick when he meets Benedick in the garden?

6. How are Antonio and Leonato related?

7. How does Leonato feel about the prospect of his daughter being wooed when he hears the reports from Antonio?

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

9. Who does Antonio think intends to pursue Hero as a love interest?

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

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