Much Ado About Nothing Study Guide |85 questions with 100% correct answers.

The messenger tells Leonato someone will be arriving in Messina. Who is coming? Don Pedro of Aragon Beatrice questions the messenger about someone. Whom? Benedick Who is fighting a "merry war"? Beatrice & Benedick Describe Beatrice's greeting to Benedick. She is very sarcastic and somewhat rude. How long does Don Pedro and his company plan on staying? 1 month Who is Don John? Don Pedro's brother; Villain Who catches Claudio's eye? Hero What is it that Benedick swears will never happen to him? he will never marry or fall in love Where has Claudio spent time before coming to Messina? war What does Don pedro intend to do for Claudio? Woo Hero/ Find him a wife Who is Antonio? Leonato's brother What does Antonio claimed to have learned from one of his servants? Don Pedro intends to woo Hero What is Leonato's reaction to the news? He is flattered that a noble man wants to woo her What are Don John's true feelings to his brother? hatred Who is Borachio? Don John's assistant; in love with Margaret What news does Borachio bring? Don Pedro intends to woo Hero for Count Claudio What does Don John plan regarding Claudio and Hero? Why? Make Hero seem dishonorable, He'll do anything to hurt his brother Who is not at supper? Don John For what does Beatrice say she is thankful for every night? She doesn't have to be tied down to a husband Where does Beatrice say that an unmarried woman should go? to hell and then the devil would send her away What kind of party is Leonato hosting? Masquerade How does Beatrice further insult Benedick at the party? She says he's the joker to the prince, pretending she doesn't know its him she's talking to. How does Don John feed false information to Claudio? he pretends to be Singior Benedick Who does Caludio become angry with after Don John shares what he has "heard"? Don Pedro What hint does Beatrice drop about the possible reason for her treatment of Benedick? He had her heart for a while, but then he hurt her What news does Don Pedro bring to Caludio? Hero's hand has been won in marriage What plan does Don Pedro begin to concoct? to bring Beatrice and Benedick back together What plan does Borachio devise that pleases Don John? Will use Margaret to discredit Hero in Claudio's eyes What does Don John promise if it works? One thousand ducats What information does Don John want? The wedding date Why did Benedick send Margaret to get a book from his room? He wants to be alone with his brooding about Claudio What changes in Claudio's behavior does Benedick notice? has not shaved, listening to chamber music, stay up late, fashioning clothes, speaking and writing poetically What does Benedick blame for the changes in Claudio? He has fallen in love with Hero What qualities must a women have for Benedick to even consider marrying her? Rich, virtuous, wise, fair, mild, noble, good at conversation, musician What story do Don Pedro, Balthasar, and Claudio tell Benedick when he's hiding? They say Beatrice is in love with him What knowledge do they have that Benedick is not aware of? They know he is hiding What is Benedick's reaction to the news? He is shocked and decides he loves her too. What plan have Hero, Margaret, and Ursula agreed to participate in? Make Beatrice believe Benedick is in love with her Why does Hero say they can't tell Beatrice of his "affections"? She will mock and scorn him What is Beatrice's reaction? She loves him too Where is Don Pedro heading after the wedding? back home to Aragon What excuse does Benedict give for his melancholy behavior? he claims he has a toothache What do Don Pedro and Claudio claim is "wrong" with Benedick? he's in love What changes has Benedick made in his appearance? Shaves and wears cologne What false news does Don John bring to Don Pedro and Claudio? Hero is a loose woman How does Don John plan to prove this? Bring them to her window, wear Margaret will be wearing her clothes What does Claudio plan to do if he finds out Hero is inappropriately have relations with other men? call her out and refuse to marry her in front of the whole wedding crowd Who is Dogberry? head of the guard What do we notice about Dogberry's and Verge's speeches? misuses words and sentences don't make sense How does Dogberry instruct his men to deal with any wrongdoers? put them in jail What do the watchmen overhear? Don John's plan Describe Beatrice's mood with Hero and Margaret. How does Hero contribute? She is sick and Hero says she is just lovesick What was the verbal banter among the women as they prepared for the wedding? Made sexual puns What does Dogberry tell Leonato to do? what is his response? To look at the scoundrels arrested outside of his house; he says he is too busy What is Claudio's response when the Friar asks if he has come to be married? he says "no" What does Claudio call Hero? a rotten orange What is Claudio's accusation against Hero? unfaithful to him with Borachio How does Hero react to these claims against her? first, she denies them then she faints How does Leonato react? he believes it, disowns her, and wishes her dead. Who defends Hero? the Friar Who does Benedick suspect is behind all this? Don John What is the plan Friar creates? say she died and keep her hidden and people would feel guilty What confession does Beatrice make to Benedick? says she loves him What request does Beatrice make of Benedict? kill Claudio