| (T/F) The Globe was the most popular theater of its time. | T |
| (T/F) Performers of the time of Shakespeare had a great deal of prestige within the community. | F |
| (T/F) Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, a woman who was significantly older than him. | T |
| (T/F) Elizabethan audiences did not care much for elaborate settings or scenery, but they did enjoy seeing lot of gore in their performances., | T |
| (T/F) Shakespeare did not achieve any success or fame during his lifetime; in fact, he died a very poor man. | F |
| (T/F) Women were not permitted to perform, so young boys played female roles. | T |
| (T/F) During Elizabethan era, many actors received protection and financial support from members of the aristocracy. | T |
| (T/F) Some conspiracy theories say Shakespeare never wrote any of the plays he is given credit for writing. | T |
| (T/F) Shakespearean plays were very demure and tasteful. | F |
| (T/F) During Shakespear’s play, actors would use dry ice to create special effect of fog. | F |
| Character that sings song about inevitability of women having their hearts broken. | Balthasar |
| Character that is the only heir of Leonato. | Hero |
| Character that welcomes Don Pedro and others when they return to Messina, offering them the use of his home and hospitality. | Leonato |
| At beginning of play, this character was given honors for valor in battle. | Claudio |
| Character that becomes disappointed when he hears one of his good friends may soon marry. | Benedick |
| Leonato’s brother, who discusses the possibility of marriage of Don Pedro and Hero with him. | Antonio |
| Character that insults Benedick mercilessly during the masquerade. | Beatrice |
| Character that is quiet and known for modesty and virtue. | Hero |
| Character that changes from warrior to lover in the first act. | Claudio |
| Character that is the Prince of Aragon. | Don Pedro |
| Character that is sullen and unhappy and tries to cause problems for others. | Don John |
| Character that becomes very angry with Don Pedro when he believes that he is trying to steal the woman he loves. | Claudio |
| Character that vowes to remain a bachelor, does not trust women. | Benedick |
| Character that is Hero’s cousin. | Beatrice |
| Results of the battle that occures before the start of the play. | Few casualties – none of importance |
| Which character does Borachio claim to have feelings for him? | Margaret |
| What does Don Pedro offer to do for Claudio? | woo Hero |
| What does Don John tell Claudio that angers him so much? | Don Pedro wants to marry Hero himself |
| Whose reputation do Don John and Borachio plan to soil? | Hero |
| How long do Don Pedro and the others plan to stay in Messina? | one month |
| Who is the villain? | Don John |
| Where does the play take place? | Messina |
| Which two characters become close friends prior to the play’s start, during the war? | Benedick and Claudio |
| Who plans to help CLaudio woo Hero? | Don Pedro |
| What does Don John’s FIRST trick cause Claudio to believe during the masquerade party? | He believes Don Pedro is pursuing Hero for himself |
| Why does Don John want to break up the relationship between Claudio and Hero? | He wants to hurt Don Pedro |
| Who asks Beatrice to marry him at the masquerade party? | Don Pedro |
| Why does Borachio agree to help Don John ruin Hero’s reputation? | He will receive 1000 ducats from Don John |
| What excuse does Benedick provide for changing his mind about marriage? | he did not think he would live long enough to be married |
| What does Benedick do to make himself more appealing to Beatrice? | Shaves, wears cologne |
| Who is really in the window with Borachio the night Don Pedro and Claudio think they see Hero with another man? | Margaret |
| Before Hero’s wedding, how do Hero and Beatrice react to Margaret’s dirty jokes? | Neither gives a strong reaction |
| Why does Leonato become so angry with Hero when she is disgraced at the wedding? | Leonato feels her indiscretion reflects upon the entire family |
| What does Leonato do when he hears his daughter is a stale? | He hits her |
| What will be done with Hero if the plan to restore her honor fails? | She will be killed |
| Who comes up with the plan to pretend Hero is dead? | Friar |
| What does Beatrice demand that Benedick do in order to gain her love? | He must challenge Claudio to the death |
| What must Claudio do to atone for accusing Hero falsely? | He must marry Leonato’s other “niece” |
| What happens to Don John at the end of the play? | He is brought back and his fate will be decided later |
| This character comes up with the plan to regain Hero’s honor and reputation. | Friar |
| This character is the first to fall in love with the person he/she hates. | Benedick |
| This character acts as host, inviting warriors to stay for a month. | Claudio |
| A beautiful epitaph is written for this character. | Hero |
| This character signs a song about the unfaithfulness of men | Balthasar |
| The “bastard” | Don John |
| This female character has had sex out of marriage. | Margaret |
| This character claims to be uninterested in men. | Beatrice |
| Benedick tells this character to “get thee a wife” | Don Pedro |
| ID who said: “But masters, remember that I am an ass” | Dogberry |
| ID who said: “You seem to me as DIan in her orb, as chaste as is the bud ere it be blown” | Claudio |
| ID who said: “But know that I have tonight wooed Margaret” | Borachio |
| ID who said: “Go but with me tonight, you shall see her chamber window entered” | Don John |
| ID who said: “And, as I wooed for thee to obtain her, I will join with thee to disgrace her” | Don Pedro |
Much Ado About Nothing
July 7, 2019