Much Ado About Nothing| 45 questions and answers

Who is the author? Shakespeare How many acts are in the play? 5 Is this a comedy, a tragedy, or a history? Comedy Don Pedro and his army are returning from battle. What are reports of Claudio's performance on the battlefield? 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? They are cousins In her conversation with the messenger, whom does Beatrice say always wins the battles of wit between her and Benedick? Herself How are Don Pedro and Don John related? 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? At least a month Benedick reveals to Don Pedro that Claudio is in love with Hero. Does Don Pedro approve of Claudio's choice? Yes What does Don Pedro swear he will see Benedick sick with (look pale with) before he dies? 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? Don Pedro Don John seems to dislike everyone, but he has a particular distaste for Claudio. Why? 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? Make sure he woos you properly and appropriately During the dance scene near the beginning of Act II, whom is Beatrice partnered with? 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.) Benedick In Act II, Scene 1, whom does Don Pedro say would be a great choice of wife for Benedick? Beatrice In the same act and scene, when Don Pedro asks Claudio when he plans to get married, what is Claudio's answer? Tomorrow When does Leonato say they should have the wedding instead? Monday What does Don Pedro propose as a pastime while they await the wedding day? Make Benedick and Beatrice fall in love From his soliloquy at the beginning of Act II, Scene 3, list the characteristics Benedick says a woman must have before he will fall in love with her. (Hint: It is a rather long list.) She has to be rich, smart, virtuous, beautiful, mild-mannered, Noble, well-spoken, an excellent musician. When Leonato, Don Pedro, and Claudio are setting a trap for Benedick by speaking about how much Beatrice loves him, they list her virtues, and among them is her intelligence. What do they say is the only area where her intelligence is lacking? Loving Benedick From his soliloquy near the end of Act II, Scene 3, does it seem that Benedick has taken the bait? In other words, does he seem willing to fall in love with Beatrice? Yes In Act III, Scene 1, when does Hero say she is getting married? Tomorrow, and then every day after that By the end of the same scene, does Beatrice seem willing to fall in love with Benedick? Yes At what time are Don Pedro and Claudio supposed to meet Don John to see Hero "being unfaithful"? That night to see a man come into Hero's chamber When Dogberry asks after the most "desartless" man to be constable (leader of the watch), the first watchman recommends Hugh Otecake and George Seacole. What two reasons does he offer for recommending them? (Hint: These are two skills that they possess.) They can both read and write What is essentially Dogberry's reply every time someone from the watch asks him what to do if someone opposes them? (If, for example, a vagrant who is ordered to stop refuses to stop or a drunkard who has been told to go home refuses to go home.) Leave them alone Why does Don John pay Borachio a thousand ducats (a thousand gold pieces)? Wrongfully accusing Hero of sleeping around When and where does Claudio intend to confront Hero about her "infidelity"? The temple In Act III, Scene 5, what insulting word does Leonato use to describe Dogberry and Verges that Dogberry mistakenly takes as a compliment? Tedious As Hero lies faint after being accused of promiscuous behavior, Leonato raves on about the accusations. Does he believe them or not? Yes Excepting the night in question, how often has Beatrice slept in the same room as Hero? Every night for the past year Does Friar Francis believe the accusations about Hero? No Who comes up with the plan to fake Hero's death in order to stir up in Claudio feelings of remorse? Friar Francis Where does Friar Francis suggest Leonato send his daughter if people do not eventually begin to believe in her innocence? Nunnery