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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Conrade think Don John should build trust with his brother?
2. How long are the soldiers told they will be staying in Messina?
3. Who is sent to get Beatrice at the beginning of Act 3?
4. Why does Beatrice say she will not go to hell for not marrying like the Bible says?
5. What does Don John tell Borachio he wishes would happen at the party at Leonato's house?
Short Essay Questions
1. What advice does Beatrice give Hero about accepting Don Pedro's supposed advances?
2. What does Hero say Beatrice uses to destroy every man who is interested in her?
3. Who does Antonio think intends to pursue Hero as a love interest?
4. Why do Don Pedro and Claudio continue to talk when they know that Benedick is listening to them?
5. Who proposes marriage to Beatrice during the feast?
6. What do Claudio and Don Pedro talk about while Benedick is eavesdropping on their conversation in the orchard?
7. What does Borachio plan to ask Margaret after the party at Leonato's house?
8. Where does Antonio get his mistaken news about who will be pursuing Hero as a love interest?
9. What does Don John say his real goal in life is?
10. What do Don John and his two men discuss just after the engagement of Hero and Claudio is announced?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?
Essay Topic 2
This play takes place in a few different settings. Describe some of these settings and how they affect the course of the plot. Why might Shakespeare have chosen these particular places for this plot to take place?
Essay Topic 3
Despair is a theme that is placed in a number of sensitive places in this plot. What are some of these places, and what role does despair play in the story?
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