Act I
What event had occurred that Don Pedro, Claudio, and Benedick were returning from?
The civil war between Don Pedro and Don John
What do Beatrice and Benedick share the same belief on?
Both are strongly opposed to marriage.
What is the job of the watch?
The job of the watch is to act as watchmen or security guards.
When Hero falls, did she actually die or was she faking it?
She faked her death.
What is Leonato's sarcastic response when Borachio claims he killed Hero?
Leonato sarcastically responds by stating that Claudio and Don Pedro are brave gentlemen.
Who does Claudio ask for help to get Hero to fall in love with him?
Don Pedro.
How does Don Pedro tease Beatrice?
Don Pedro teases Beatrice by jokingly proposing to Beatrice.
Which two people did Dogberry arrest in Act III Scene 3?
Borachio and Conrade
After Claudio publicly shames Hero, what does Beatrice ask Benedict to do?
She tells Benedick to kill Claudio.
How does Don Pedro mock Dogberry?
Don Pedro mocks Dogberry by mixing his numbers up like Dogberry usually does.
What does Claudio ask Benedick?
Claudio simply asks for Benedick's thoughts on Hero.
What does Benedick compare Claudio to?
Benedick compares Claudio to a cattle salesman that is too naive.
What animal does Hero compare Beatrice to?
An injured bird
Why does Claudio says the he will "lock up all the gates of love?"
Because he does not want to love anyone after what he thought Hero did to him.
What does Benedick think will happen when Beatrice asks him to kill Claudio?
Claudio will kill Benedick in a duel.
How does Don Pedro describe himself?
Don Pedro first says he's only sad when he has reason, then claims to only eat when hungry, and sleeps when he is tired, meaning he only does things when he has reason.
How does Beatrice insult Benedick?
Beatrice insults Benedick by claiming that he is a dull baffoon in a prince's jester.
What does Don John mean when he says that Hero is "Leonato's Hero, your Hero, every man's Hero?"
Don John means that Hero is a woman that every man and woman know and that she is like every other unfaithful woman.
What would happen to Hero if Friar's plan failed?
Hero would stay in hiding and become a nun.
How do Don Pedro and Claudio first react to Benedick's challenge?
At first, Claudio and Don Pedro react to Benedick's challenge in suprise and take it as a joke.
What misinformation does Antonio give to Leonato and where does Antonio recieve this information?
Antonio tells Leonato that Don Pedro is in love with Hero and will propose to her at the upcoming dance. Antonio claims that he received this information from his servant.
What is Borachio's plan to end the marriage plans of Claudio and Hero?
Borachio plans to make Hero appear as a cheater and disloyal to Claudio before her wedding.
How does Dogberry react to Leonato's comment saying "Neighbors, you are tedious"?
He says that Leonato is even more tedious.
what is the name of the friar who says the wedding vows?
Francis.
When Benedick says he was not born under a rhyming planet, what is he complaining about?
Benedick is complaining that he is not confident in his rhymes because they cannot woo a woman.