Shakespeare Today: Much Ado About Nothing - Act 1 Summary

Shakespeare Today: Much Ado About Nothing - Act 1 Summary

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4th Grade - University

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The video provides a summary of Act 1 of Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing'. It begins in Messina, Italy, where Leonato, Beatrice, and Hero receive news of Don Pedro's return from war. Claudio falls in love with Hero and seeks Don Pedro's help to woo her. Meanwhile, a misunderstanding leads Antonio and Leonato to believe Don Pedro loves Hero. Don John, the antagonist, plots against Claudio. The video concludes with an invitation to explore Act 2.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the opening scene of 'Much Ado About Nothing' take place?

Verona

Rome

Venice

Messina

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Beatrice's relationship to Leonato?

Daughter

Niece

Sister

Cousin

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What plan does Don Pedro propose to help Claudio win Hero's affection?

To write her a love letter

To serenade her under her window

To pretend to be Claudio and confess love at a party

To ask Leonato for her hand in marriage

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who mistakenly believes that Don Pedro is in love with Hero?

Don John

Benedick

Beatrice

Antonio and Leonato

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Don John's reaction to Claudio's intention to marry Hero?

He decides to leave Messina

He is jealous and plots against Claudio

He is indifferent

He is supportive