Much Ado About Nothing Act 1 Scene 1

What is Beatrice's attitude towards Benedick when he is first mentioned?

• She is clearly in love with him

• She respects him deeply

• She mocks him with sarcasm

• She doesn't know who he is

What important information do we learn about Claudio in this scene?

• He plans to run away

• He is in love with Beatrice

• He has fallen in love with Hero

• He wants to challenge Don Pedro to a duel

Who returns victorious from battle at the start of the scene?

• Don John

• Hero

• Don Pedro

• Leonato

What is Leonato's relationship to Hero?

• Her husband

• Her father

• Her uncle

• Her cousin

What kind of relationship do Beatrice and Benedick appear to have?

• Loving and romantic

• Witty and combative

• Distant and cold

• Respectful and formal

What nickname does Beatrice give Benedick?

• Sir Smooth

• Cowardly Knight

• Signior Mountanto

• Master Mockery

Who is said to have done particularly well in battle?

• Don John

• Claudio

• Benedick

• Leonato

What does Claudio ask Benedick about?

• Whether Hero is a good match for him

• How to write a poem

• Whether Beatrice likes him

• How to duel

How does Benedick respond to Claudio's feelings for Hero?

• He supports them

• He mocks love and marriage

• He's jealous

• He tells Hero immediately

What does Don Pedro offer to do for Claudio?

• Propose to Beatrice

• Talk to Hero's father

• Pretend to be Claudio and woo Hero for him

• Take him to meet another woman