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- 1. Multiple Choice
Beatrice appears to be a woman who is all of the following except:
excellent with words and quick witted.
bold and strong, especially for a woman in this time period.
interested in marriage and relationship committment.
enjoys teasing and using puns.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which two characters have a "skirmish of wit" whenever they meet?
Claudio and Leonato
Don Pedro and Don John
Benedick and Hero
Benedick and Beatrice
- 3. Multiple Choice
How does Benedick feel about Claudio's declaration of love for Hero?
He feels somewhat betrayed because he wants Claudio to continue to be a bachelor like Benedick is.
He declares his support for his friend and exclaims how pleased he is at their future wedding. He can hardly wait for the ceremony.
He comments that Hero is not ugly and not pretty; he explains that he doesn't really think one way or another about her.
He explains that Hero is untrustworthy and deceitful like all women.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceHow does Leonato get the false impression that Don Pedro loves Hero?Don Pedro tells Leonato that he loves Hero.Antonio tells Leonato that he has overheard that Don Pedro loves Hero.Benedick spreads a rumor that Don Pedro loves Hero so that his pal, Claudio, will forever remain a bachelor.Beatrice overhears Don Pedro talking about how lovely Hero is and she tells Leonato that that Don Pedro loves Hero.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why does Leonato decide to tell Hero that Don Pedro is interested in her?
He doesn't trust that Hero can make decisions for herself, so he is going to give her a command that she must marry Don Pedro if he approaches her.
He knows that Hero secretly loves Benedick, so he wants to warn her that Don Pedro and Benedick might be fighting over her love and attention.
He wants her to be ready to deny Don Pedro because he is villainous and untrustworthy.
He wants her to have an answer ready if Don Pedro approaches her and confesses his feelings.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHow does Don John find out about Don Pedro's plan to woo Hero for Claudio?Borachio overheard Benedick and Beatrice arguing about the plan and then told Don John.Borachio overhead Claudio and Don Pedro talking about the plan and then told Don John.Borachio overheard Leonato and Claudio dicussing Hero's beauty and then told Don John.Borachio overheard Benedick and Claudio talking about how beautiful Hero is and then told Don John.
- 7. Multiple Choice
How are Don John and Don Pedro related?
They are cousins.
They are half brothers.
They are twin brothers.
They are not related at all.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhy has the messenger come to Messina in the opening scene?He comes to announce the approaching arrival of soldiers.He comes to announce a groom for Beatrice.He comes to announce that the army has been successful, but is retreating to Rome.He comes to announce that Don Pedro is a villain and must not be trusted.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich character is the Governor of Messina?The PriestDon PedroAntonioLeonato
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWho said: "Is 't come to this? In faith, hath not the
world one man but he will wear his cap with
suspicion? Shall I never see a bachelor of threescore
again? Go to, i' faith, an thou wilt needs thrust
thy neck into a yoke, wear the print of it, and sigh
away Sundays". (1.1.193-198)BenedickBeatriceClaudioMr. Phillips - 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT an element of a comedy?Happy endingMarriageLight-hearted toneDeath
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWho is the illegitimate half brother who refers to himself as a villain?BenedickDon PedroDon JohnClaudio
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWho is the beautiful young daughter of Leonato?MargaretHeroBeatriceUrsula
- 14. Multiple Choice"I swear I spoke honestly to Benedick- I am in love with Hero. I think she's the most wonderful woman I've ever laid eyes on." Who am I?BenedickClaudioDon PedroBorachio
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWho is Claudio's best friend?BenedickHeroDon JohnLeonato
- 16. Multiple ChoiceHow is Don Pedro going to help Claudio get Hero to like him?He will dress up as Claudio and profess his loveHe will write her a note that Claudio likes herHe will ask her dad for his permission for Claudio to marry herHe will have the band play Hero's favorite song at the party
- 17. Multiple Choice
Who says the following line?
“I will assume thy part in some disguise/And tell fair Hero I am Claudio/And in her bosom I’ll unclasp my heart.”
Claudio
Don Pedro
Benedick
Borachio
- 18. Multiple Choice
Who says the following line?
“…it must not be denied but I am a plain dealing villain. I am trusted with a muzzle.”
Don John
Borachio
Conrade
Dogberry
- 19. Multiple Choice
What kind of figurative language is in this line?
“If he have caught the Benedick, it will cost him a thousand pound ere he be cured,”
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Literal Language
- 20. Multiple ChoiceHow are Hero and Beatrice related?They are cousins.They are sisters.Hero works for Beatrice, but they are not related.They are half sisters.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceOf the soldiers who are arriving in Messina which one "hath borne himself beyond the promise of his age" in recent battle?Don PedroBenedickClaudioDon John
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Don John want to "cross" Claudio?Claudio revealed to everyone that Don John is a villain.Claudio has stolen Hero's attention away from Don John, and Don John is jealous.Claudio prevented Don John from overthrowing Don Pedro.Claudio challenged Don Pedro on the battlefield and they have fought several times in the past in hand to hand combat.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Conrad mean when he mentions to Don John that Don Pedro "hath ta'en you newly into his grace"?He means that Don Pedro and Don John have always been enemies and will always be enemies.He means that Don Pedro has forgiven Don John for anything wrong he has done in the past and has welcomed him like a friend.He means that the priests have blessed both Don John and Don Pedro.He means that Don John has banished Don Pedro and that Don Pedro must try to seek revenge.
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