Much Ado About Nothing 45 questions
and answers
Who is the author? - answer Shakespeare
How many acts are in the play? - answer 5
Is this a comedy, a tragedy, or a history? - answer Comedy
Don Pedro and his army are returning from battle. What are reports of Claudio's performance
on the battlefield? - answer Has done more than anyone would expect from a man his age,
looks like a lamb but fights like a lion, has exceeded all expectations
How are Hero and Beatrice related? - answer They are cousins
In her conversation with the messenger, whom does Beatrice say always wins the battles of wit
between her and Benedick? - answer Herself
How are Don Pedro and Don John related? - answer Half brothers
After a sidebar conversation with Leonato, Don Pedro reveals to the group that they will have an
extended stay as Leonato's guests. How long do they intend their stay to last? - answer At least
a month
Benedick reveals to Don Pedro that Claudio is in love with Hero. Does Don Pedro approve of
Claudio's choice? - answer Yes
What does Don Pedro swear he will see Benedick sick with (look pale with) before he dies? -
answer Love
, In Scene 2, the first of many misunderstandings throughout the play occurs. Antonio's servant
claims to have overheard Don Pedro's and Claudio's plans for wooing Hero. Whom does the
servant report to have declared his love for Hero? - answer Don Pedro
Don John seems to dislike everyone, but he has a particular distaste for Claudio. Why? - answer
Claudio kept him from gaining power over his brother
Leonato instructs Hero what to do if Don Pedro should propose to her. What does he say should
be her answer? - answer Make sure he woos you properly and appropriately
During the dance scene near the beginning of Act II, whom is Beatrice partnered with? - answer
Don Pedro
Claudio is told by Don John and Borachio that Don Pedro intends to woo Hero for himself. This
goes against their plan of him wooing her on behalf of Claudio as they previously agreed. Whom
is Claudio pretending to be when they inform him of this? (Hint: He is wearing a mask and
pretends to be someone else, but they know it is Claudio.) - answer Benedick
In Act II, Scene 1, whom does Don Pedro say would be a great choice of wife for Benedick? -
answer Beatrice
In the same act and scene, when Don Pedro asks Claudio when he plans to get married, what is
Claudio's answer? - answer Tomorrow
When does Leonato say they should have the wedding instead? - answer Monday
What does Don Pedro propose as a pastime while they await the wedding day? - answer Make
Benedick and Beatrice fall in love
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