Much Ado About Nothing Act 1 & 2

Analyze the motivation behind Don John's actions in Act 1. Why does he seek to cause trouble for Claudio and Hero?

• He is jealous of Claudio's military success.

• He wants to gain favor with Don Pedro.

• He is naturally malicious and enjoys causing chaos.

• He is in love with Hero himself.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Interpret the significance of Messina as the setting for the play. How does it contribute to the unfolding of the plot in Acts 1 and 2?

• It is a bustling city that allows for anonymity and intrigue.

• It is a peaceful town that highlights the contrast of the characters' conflicts.

• It is a remote village that isolates the characters from outside influence.

• It is a military camp that emphasizes the themes of honor and duty.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Evaluate the development of the plot through the masquerade ball in Act 2. What is its primary function in the narrative?

• To introduce new characters and subplots.

• To create misunderstandings and advance the romantic entanglements.

• To provide comic relief through mistaken identities.

• To resolve existing conflicts between characters.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Identify the symbolic significance of the masks worn during the masquerade ball. What do they represent in the context of the play?

• The masks symbolize the hidden truths and deceptions among the characters.

• The masks represent the social status and power dynamics.

• The masks are a symbol of the characters' desire for anonymity.

• The masks signify the cultural traditions of Messina.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Compare the relationship between Beatrice and Benedick to that of Claudio and Hero. What is a key difference in their dynamics as seen in Acts 1 and 2?

• Beatrice and Benedick have a playful, combative relationship, while Claudio and Hero have a more traditional, romantic one.

• Beatrice and Benedick are deeply in love, while Claudio and Hero are indifferent to each other.

• Beatrice and Benedick are engaged, while Claudio and Hero are merely friends.

• Beatrice and Benedick are strangers, while Claudio and Hero have known each other for years.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Assess the thematic implications of deception as introduced in Acts 1 and 2. How does it drive the narrative forward?

• Deception is used to create humor and lighten the mood of the play.

• Deception is a tool for characters to achieve their desires, leading to both conflict and resolution.

• Deception is portrayed as a purely negative force that causes chaos.

• Deception is irrelevant to the main plot and serves as a minor subplot.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Analyze why Benedick is so opposed to marriage in Act 1. What does this reveal about his character?

• He is afraid of commitment and losing his freedom.

• He has had a traumatic experience in a past relationship.

• He believes marriage is a social construct that he does not agree with.

• He is secretly in love with Beatrice and fears rejection.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Interpret the role of Don Pedro in the courtship of Hero and Claudio. How does his involvement affect the plot?

• He acts as a mediator to resolve their misunderstandings.

• He complicates the relationship by pursuing Hero himself.

• He facilitates their union by wooing Hero on Claudio's behalf.

• He remains neutral and uninvolved in their courtship.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Evaluate the significance of the "noting" (eavesdropping) scenes in Acts 1 and 2. How do they contribute to the development of the plot?

• They provide comic relief and distract from the main plot.

• They create misunderstandings that drive the narrative forward.

• They reveal the true intentions of the characters.

• They serve as a backdrop for the romantic developments.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Identify the symbolic meaning of the garden setting in Act 2. How does it enhance the themes of the play?

• The garden symbolizes growth and the blossoming of love.

• The garden represents the isolation and loneliness of the characters.

• The garden is a symbol of the natural order and harmony.

• The garden signifies the artificiality of the characters' relationships.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10