Much Ado About Nothing: Acts 1-3 Quiz

Who returns victorious from battle at the beginning of the play?

• Leonato

• Don Pedro

• Benedick

• Claudio

What relationship exists between Don Pedro and Don John?

• They are cousins

• Don John is Don Pedro's illegitimate half-brother

• They are childhood friends

• Don John is Don Pedro's uncle

Who falls in love with Hero upon first seeing her?

• Benedick

• Don Pedro

• Claudio

• Borachio

What do Don Pedro, Leonato, and Claudio scheme to do regarding Benedick and Beatrice?

• Separate them permanently

• Make them fight each other

• Trick them into falling in love with each other

• Get them to leave Messina

How does Don Pedro initially propose to help Claudio?

• By giving him money to woo Hero

• By speaking to Hero's father on Claudio's behalf

• By wooing Hero for Claudio while disguised at the masked ball

• By arranging a private meeting between Claudio and Hero

Who is Dogberry?

• Leonato's faithful dog

• The local constable in charge of the watch

• Don John's servant

• Hero's music teacher

In Act 3, what do Ursula and Hero discuss loudly enough for Beatrice to overhear?

• That Benedick is in love with Beatrice

• That Claudio has changed his mind about marrying Hero

• That Don John is plotting against everyone

• That Leonato plans to send Beatrice away

What does Don John plan with Borachio to sabotage Claudio and Hero's relationship?

• Spread rumors about Hero throughout the town

• Challenge Claudio to a duel

• Stage a false scene making it appear that Hero is unfaithful

• Kidnap Hero before the wedding

Who overhears Borachio boasting about his successful deception?

• Benedick and Beatrice

• Members of the night watch

• Leonato and Antonio

• Friar Francis

What does Claudio's quick acceptance of Don John's deception about Don Pedro wooing Hero for himself reveal about his character?

• His intelligence and strategic thinking

• His insecurity and tendency toward jealousy

• His loyalty to military hierarchy

• His disinterest in Hero as anything more than a trophy