Act I
Act II
Act III
Act IV
Act V
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Who is the Prince of Aragon?
Don Pedro
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What is Beatrice's description of the perfect man?
Halfway between Don John and Benedick
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Who does Hero trick into believing that Benedick loves her?
Beatrice
100
What is Claudio's accusation against Hero?
She is unfaithful.
100
What does Leonato’s household do to punish Claudio for shaming Hero?
He pretends Hero is dead and challenges Claudio to a duel.
200
Who is constantly in a 'war of wits'.
Beatrice and Benedick
200
Who does Beatrice believe should have the final say on who Hero marries?
Herself
200
What is the definition of a 'malapropism'?
It refers to using an incorrect word in place of one that is similar in pronunciation.
200
Who defends Hero by saying that her blushes were from embarrassment and not from shame?
The Friar
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What makes Claudio realize that he wrongly accused Hero?
Borachio’s confession of Don John’s plot.
300
Who is a plain dealing villain.
Don John
300
How do Don Pedro and company plan to pass the time before the wedding?
They will make Benedick and Beatrice fall in love.
300
Why are malapropisms used?
For comic relief
300
Who does Benedick suspect is behind the confusion surrounding Hero?
Don John
300
What does Leonato ask Don Pedro and Claudio to do to honor Hero's memory?
To write an epitaph and hang it on her tomb that says Hero was innocent when she died - and also sing about her goodness while he is there
400
Who tells Don John to hide his feelings of bitterness towards Don Pedro and Claudio?
Conrade
400
How do Don Pedro and his men convince Benedick that Beatrice is in love with him?
They speak intentionally loudly where they know Benedick will overhear them.
400
Why doesn't Leonato listen to Dogberry?
He can't understand what Dogberry's saying.
400
What is the plan that the Friar created regarding Hero?
They will pretend that Hero died when she fainted so that Don Pedro and Claudio will feel bad for Hero and realize what a good girl she was.
400
What is Benedick's final conclusion at the end of the play?
Man is a giddy thing and will change his mind. So I will marry Beatrice without worrying about what people will say.
500
Two part question: 1. Who said, "Not till God make men of some other metal than earth. Would it not grieve a woman to be overmaster'd with a piece of valiant dust?"? 2. What does the quote mean?
Beatrice I will not bow down to a man until they are made of something other than heroic emptiness.
500
Two part question: 1. Who said, "I will, in the interim, undertake one of Hercules' labors, which is, to bring Signior Benedick and the Lady Beatrice into a mountain of affection th'one with th'other."? 2. What does the quote mean?
Don Pedro Until the wedding I will undertake the impossible task of making Beatrice and Benedick fall in love with each other.
500
Two part question: 1. Who said, "If it prove so, then loving goes by haps: Some cupid kills with arrows, some with traps."? 2. What does the quote mean?
Hero If we can make Benedick and Beatrice fall in love then it means that sometimes Cupid uses arrows to make people fall in love and sometimes Cupid uses traps and deception.
500
Two part question: 1. Who said, "[I]n her eye there hath appeared'd a fire to burn the errors that these princes hold against her maiden truth."? 2. What does the quote mean?
The Friar In her eyes I see a fire that shows that she is innocent and that the lies the princes have told about her chastity are false.
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Two part question: 1. Who said, "My lord, for your many courtesies I thank you. I must discontinue your company."? 2. What does the quote mean?
Benedick I thank you for being so kind to me. I must quit working for you and being friends with you.
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