Much Ado About Nothing Act 2

What kind of event does Leonato host to welcome home the soldiers?

• Picnic

• Masquerade

• Tea party

• Parade

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.7

What does Beatrice mean when she says, "Once before [Benedick] won [my heart] of me with false dice"? (2.1.277-278)

• She was previously interested in and rejected by Benedick

• She has been aware of his schemes and games all her life

• She pretended to reciprocate Benedick’s love for her

• She has never before considered Benedick in a romantic way

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What false information do Don John and Borachio give to Claudio in Act 2, Scene 1?

• Benedick is a scoundrel and thief

• Leonato will not allow any man to marry his daughter

• Beatrice is jealous of Hero

• Don Pedro is wooing Hero for himself

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why is Claudio unable to speak when Don Pedro tells him that the Lady Hero is his?

• He had just been tricked by Don John and is now overwhelmed with joy

• He is so furious that he cannot speak

• He does not understand what Don Pedro has said

• He is strategically pondering what others might think of him

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

How does Benedick feel after Beatrice calls him "the Prince's jester"?

• He doesn't care what Beatrice thinks about him

• His pride is wounded

• He laughs because he enjoys his banter with Beatrice

• He is furious and vows to get back at her

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

When Don Pedro, Claudio, and Benedick stage a conversation claiming that Beatrice is in love with Benedick, which of the following is not an example of the “proof” they speak of?

• Beatrice is awake twenty times a night writing love letters to Benedick

• Beatrice has gone on a trip to Paris by herself to forget about Benedick

• Hero is afraid Beatrice might hurt herself due to her personal suffering

• Beatrice is often sobbing, crying, tearing at her hair, and praying for patience

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Benedick decide to do after he overhears the conversation in the garden?

• Mock Beatrice for her feelings

• Tell everyone that she loves him

• Leave Leonato's house immediately

• Love Beatrice in return

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

One of the key ideas in Act 2 is. . .

• Husbandry / hunting wild animals

• Revenge / holding a grudge

• Counterfeiting / deception

• Grief / loss

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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