Much Ado Act I

In ACT 1.1: Leonato asks about how many gentlemen were lost and the Messenger replies, “But few of any sort, and none of any name.” When Leonato replies, “A victory is twice itself when the achiever brings home full numbers,” what does this reveal about his attitude towards social class?

• He values social status highly.

• He is indifferent to social class.

• He believes in equality for all.

• He is critical of the upper class.

In Act 1.1: Lines 33-36 when Beatrice describes Benedick’s challenge to Cupid, what is she implying about Benedick? (Think about what Cupid is most closely associated with.)

• Benedick is afraid of love.

• Benedick is a romantic.

• Benedick is indifferent to love.

• Benedick is in love with Beatrice.

In Act 1.1 lines 37-39 how is Beatrice insulting Benedick when she says, “I pray you, how many hath he killed and eaten in these wars?...I promised to eat all of his killing”?

• She is mocking his bravery.

• She is praising his skills.

• She is questioning his loyalty.

• She is admiring his strength.

To what does Beatrice compare Benedick in Act 1.1 lines 72-76? What does she imply when she says, “it will cost him a thousand pound ere ‘a be cured”?

• Benedick is like a disease.

• Benedick is like a treasure.

• Benedick is like a hero.

• Benedick is like a fool.

What does Leonato’s remark in Act 1.1 line 93 reveal about Benedick’s reputation?

• Benedick is known for his honesty.

• Benedick is known for his bravery.

• Benedick is known for his wit.

• Benedick is known for his wealth.

The interchange between Beatrice and Benedick in Act 1.1 lines 100-126 is paraphrased as:

• They discuss their mutual dislike.

• They talk about their love for each other.

• They plan a secret meeting.

• They argue about politics.

Benedick's speech in Act 1.1 lines 208-215, focusing on lines 212-214, reveals :

• He is afraid of commitment.

• He is eager to fight.

• He is in love with Beatrice.

• He is planning to leave.

Paraphrase Don John’s speech in Act 1.3 lines 8-15.

• He expresses his happiness.

• He reveals his plan to deceive.

• He talks about his wealth.

• He praises his friends.

Don John’s metaphor in Act 1.3 lines 23-24 illustrates which idea?

• It shows his love for nature.

• It reveals his cunning nature.

• It highlights his fear of war.

• It demonstrates his loyalty.

Of the soldiers who are arriving in Messina at the beginning of the play, which one "hath borne himself beyond the promise of his age" in recent battle? 

• Don Pedro
• Benedick
• Claudio
• Don John