Misogyny
What word is often used as a synonym for “virgin”
What is "Maid"
In Act 1 Scene 1 this character says: “I had rather hear my dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me.”
Who is Beatrice?
What does Beatrice ask of Benedick to prove his love?
She asks him to kill Claudio/Challenge him to a duel
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What is “Anyone But You”
Define the word: “Ruffian”
Brute/Man of bad intent
What is Leonato’s reaction to Claudio’s accusation?
He believes them automatically and berates Hero
In Act 2 Scene 3 this character says “I am loved of all ladies, only you excepted. And I would I could find in my heart that I had not a hard heart; for truly I love none.”
Who is Benedick?
What does Beatrice wish she were after the wedding?
A man
Who played Don John in the 1993 film adaptation?
Who is Keanu Reeves
Define the term: “Jade’s trick”
Leaving a race before it’s over (In reference to a horse breaking out of its collar during a horse race)
Why is it important that Hero is an only-child to Claudio?
What is Leonato's Inheritance
In Act 1 Scene 3 this character says “I cannot hide what I am: I must be sad when I have cause, and smile at no man’s jests, eat when I have stomach, and wait for no man’s leisure, sleep when I am drowsy, and tend on no man’s business, laugh when I am merry, and claw no man in his humor.”
Who is Don John?
Complete the line: “I cannot be a man with wishing, therefore…”
What is “I will die a woman with grieving.”
Which character’s actor not only first appeared on screen in the 1993 adaptation, but also had their first on-screen kiss?
Who is Kate Beckinsale, who plays Hero
Define the word: “Pernicious”
Destructive, dangerous
How many scenes in Much Ado start with a female voice?
2
In Act 5 Scene 2 this character says “Will you then write me a sonnet in praise of my beauty?"
Who is Margaret?
What is Beatrice’s reaction to Benedick saying he will never marry?
What is happiness on behalf of all women
Name one other Shakespeare play that Kenneth Branagh, who directed the 1993 film adaptation of Much Ado, has directed a film adaptation of.
What is any of the following: James V, As You Like It, Hamlet
Define the word: “Woodbine”
Honeysuckle