Much Ado About Nothing Act One Quiz

What is the relationship between Beatrice and Hero?

• Cousins

• Sisters

• Friends

• Mother and daughter

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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.8.10

Why does Beatrice ask about Benedick when the soldiers arrive in Messina?

• She is secretly in love with him.

• She wants to mock him.

• She is concerned for his safety.

• She is his sister.

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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.8.3

What theme is introduced through the banter between Beatrice and Benedick?

• The folly of war

• The power of friendship

• The nature of love and marriage

• The importance of honor

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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

How does Claudio react upon seeing Hero for the first time in the play?

• He is indifferent.

• He is immediately smitten with her.

• He dislikes her.

• He mistakes her for someone else.

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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.8.3

What does Don Pedro propose to do for Claudio?

• Challenge Hero to a duel

• Write a poem in Claudio's name

• Woo Hero in Claudio's name

• Reveal Claudio's feelings to Leonato

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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.8.10

How does Shakespeare use figurative language in the dialogue between Beatrice and Benedick?

• To show their indifference towards each other

• To highlight their intelligence and wit

• To demonstrate their hatred for each other

• To reveal their secret past together

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What does Don John's character represent in the play?

• Honor and integrity

• Love and forgiveness

• Deception and villainy

• Wisdom and guidance

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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

In their exchange, how does Beatrice's wit compare to Benedick's?

• Beatrice is clearly more intelligent and witty.

• Benedick often outsmarts Beatrice with his replies.

• They are equally matched in wit and often end in a stalemate.

• Beatrice uses her wit to express genuine affection, while Benedick uses his to mask his feelings.

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CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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 is naturally malicious and enjoys causing chaos.

• He wants to gain favor with Don Pedro.

• He is in love with Hero 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

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.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.7.3