| What does Leonato do to welcome the soldiers home? | He throws a masquerade party |
| Who does Don Pedro woo on Claudio’s behalf? | Hero |
| What is the first example of deception in the play? | When Don John says that Don Pedro is interested in Hero for himself |
| When does Claudio want to marry Hero? | The next day |
| How long does Leonato say ut will take to plan? | A week |
| Don Pedro suggests that they devise a plan to trick _________________ and __________________ into falling in love | Benedick and Beatrice |
| How does Hero describe Don John? | “He is of a very melancholy disposition” |
| All recognize Don John to be an odd fellow, somewhat ______________________ | Sour and sad |
| For Beatrice – the ideal man is who? | One that does not talk too little or complain too much |
| Her ideal man is ______________,____________, and ____________ | Strong, healthy, and wealthy |
| What trait could Beatrice never accept? | The man having a beard |
| What does Beatrice sarcastically say? | That she begs God to send her a husband |
| “Not till God make men of some other metal than earth. Would it not grive a woman to be overmastered with a piece of valiant dust” is an example of what two poetic devices? | A pun and an allusion |
| At the party, Beatrice talks to who? | Benedick (not knowing it is him) |
| Beatrice states that Benedick is the…. | Prince’s jester |
| Who is Claudio disguised as? | Benedick |
| Who recognizes him? | Borachio |
| What does Claudio believe after his conversation with Don John? | That he has been deceived by Don Pedro, his close friend, who wooed Hero for himself |
| Soliloquy | When a single actor is on stage, speaking his/her thoughts aloud so that the audience can hear |
| What does Claudio say in his soliloquy? | That he is giving up on Hero |
| What does Beatrice say about her and Benedick’s past relationship? | That he won her heart with false dice |
| What will happen when Hero marries Claudio? | All of her wealth will transfer to him |
| What does Don Pedro do after Claudio and Hero get engaged? | Propose to Beatrice |
| What are her reasons for rejecting him? | She says that he is too valuable |
| Who does Don Pedro think would make an excellent wife for Benedick? | Beatrice |
| When he devises a plan, who agrees to help? | Leonato and Claudio |
| If these men can trick them into falling in love, who’s power will they usurp? | Cupid’s |
| The same night of the masquerade ball, Don John and Borachio plan to disrupt… | Claudio and Hero’s wedding |
| What is the plan Borachio has devised? | He will make it appear that Hero has been unfaithful to Claudio the night before their wedding |
| What do Leonato, Claudio, and Don Pedro do? | Stage a conversation that Benedick will overhear |
| What do they say about Beatrice’s love for him? | That she fears that her personal suffering will destroy her |
| They state that Benedick will _________ her | Mock |
| What does Benedick decide he must do? | Love Beatrice in return |
| During Benedick’s soliloquy, what does he talk about? | His ideal woman |
| How does Leonato describe how Beatrice loves Benedick? | With an enraged affection |
| Claudio claims that Hero said Beatrice does what? | Write love letters to Benedick |
| Who do the men plan to play the same trick on? | Beatrice |
| During Benedick’s second soliloquy, what does he say? | That what he has overheard could not be false because it had “proof” |
| What is Beatrice sent to do? | Tell Benedick to come to dinner |
| How does he act during their exchange? | Awkwardly |
Act 2: Much Ado About Nothing
July 11, 2019