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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. How does Benedick speak to Beatrice when they meet in the orchard?
2. What is Don John willing to pay if the plan succeeds?
3. What do Don Pedro and Claudio notice has changed about Benedick's appearance as they all chat in the garden?
4. What surprise visitor enters the garden while the men are all talking about the changes in Benedick's appearance?
5. What does Benedick claim as his reason for seeming more serious than usual?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where does Antonio get his mistaken news about who will be pursuing Hero as a love interest?
2. What does Benedick think about while his servant is fetching his book?
3. What does Benedick say a woman has to have in order to induce him to marry her?
4. What do Claudio and Don Pedro talk about while Benedick is eavesdropping on their conversation in the orchard?
5. What does Don John say his real goal in life is?
6. What does Borachio plan to ask Margaret after the party at Leonato's house?
7. Why do Don Pedro and Claudio continue to talk when they know that Benedick is listening to them?
8. What joke does Leonato make when Don Pedro asks about Hero being his daughter?
9. How are Antonio and Leonato related?
10. What do Ursula and Hero plan to talk about when they know Beatrice is listening?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Hero endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does she learn through these experiences?
Essay Topic 2
Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?
Essay Topic 3
Sacrifice is a theme that is very prevalent in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?
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