Where have Don Pedro, Claudio, and Benedick been? | At war |
About whom does Beatrice ask and why? | She asks about Benedick because she wants to know if he has done well in the war |
Who was defeated in the war? How does Don Pedro treat the loser and why? | Don John was defeated in the war and Don Pedro forgives the loser because they are half brothers |
How do Beatrice and Benedick treat each other? What conclusions can you draw about their relationship? | They’re mean to each other probably because they’re interested in each other |
What does Don Pedro plan on happening before he dies? | To see Benedick sick with love |
When Claudio talks to Don Pedro about Hero, he shows he is interested in Hero for more than what? | her looks and personality |
What offer does Don Pedro make to Claudio? | That he will let him have Hero as a lover |
Eavesdropping or nothing scenes are crucial to the plot. What does Antonio learn from his eavesdropping servant. What type of irony is this? | He learned about the offer Don Pedro made with Claudio to get Hero. Situational Irony |
In the Renaissance, illegitimate stereotyped as wicked and conniving. Don John, the comedy’s villain, is no exception. How is he villainous? | Don jon is seen as trying to get revenge on claudio and he is a bastard child. Him getting revenge makes him the villain |
What information obtained by eavesdropping does Borachio bring Don John? | He tells him that Don Pedro is planning to give Hero to claudio |
What resolution does Don John make? He said he would de whatever it takes to make Claudio and Pedro miserable, with his revenge. | He said he would de whatever it takes to make Claudio and Pedro miserable, with his revenge |
What happens to Beatrice whenever she sees Don John and why? | She gets heartburn because she doesn’t like how he looks |
What kind of man does Beatrice consider ideal? | A man that is halfway between Don John and Benedick |
What advice does Beatrice offer Hero? | If you don’t like what you pick then get another |
What does Leonato instruct Hero to do? | Agree that Don Pedro asks |
Who pairs off at the party? | Pedro, Margaret, Balthaser, Hero, Benedick, Ursela, Antonio and Beatrice |
At the party, Beatrice recognizes Benedick in spite of the mask. How does she use this knowledge to her advantage and why? | To tell Benedick mean stuff and insult him |
What lie does Don John tell Claudio? | That Pedro is in love with Hero |
In turn, what lie does Claudio tell? | That he lost Hero to Prince |
How does Claudio react to Don John’s lie? What does this show about Claudio? | He was sad, and it shows that he is a quitter |
What does Benedick suggest Claudio do? | Wear a garland of leaves |
How does Benedick react to Beatrice insults? | He can’t stand it |
When Beatrice takes Claudio to Don Pedro and tells Don Pedro that he is jealous, what does the ruler do? | Tells him the truth |
What does Don Pedro ask Beatrice and what is her answer? | Will you marry me, and she said no |
What plan does Don Pedro concoct and whose help does he enlist? | To get Benedick and Beatrice together and he asks Hero |
How are the plans of Don Pedro and Don John complete opposites? | Don John wants the marriage to stop, and Don Pedro wants them together |
What kind of woman appeals to Benedick? | A women that will keep him under control |
Don Pedro, Claudio, and Leonato arrange for Benedick to eavesdrop on them as a singer performs. The song’s lyrics suggest that men routinely practice deception. Who has done this so far? | Benedick and Claudio |
What does Benedick overhear? | The conversation with Don Pedro and Claudio |
Why does Benedick believe them? | He thinks love can stretch the limits |
What resolve does Benedick make based on his eavesdropping? | That Beatrice is in love with Benedick |
On what errand does Don Pedro send Beatrice? | To call Benedick for dinner |
How does Benedick react to Beatrice’s news that dinner is ready? | He thanked her for taking the couples that the dinner is ready |
Act 1&2 much ado quiz
July 24, 2019