Much Ado About Nothing Act 1

Where are Don Pedro, Claudio, Benedick, and Don John returning from? They are returning from war.
Where do Don Pedro, Claudio, Benedick, and Don John stay? They stay in Messina.
What does Beatrice promise to do with all the soldiers Benedick has killed? She promises to eat them.
Who is Benedick’s close friend? Benedick’s close friend is Claudio.
Who does Claudio fall in love with? He falls in love with Hero.
What does Don Pedro agree to do for Claudio? He agrees to set up Claudio with Hero.
What does Don John swear to do? He swears to cause mischief.
Put into your own words: I wonder that you will still be talking, Signior Benedick. Nobody marks you! I wonder why you are still talking, Benedick. Nobody is listening to you.
Hath Leonato any son, my lord? Does Leonato have a son?
I will acquaint my daughter withal! I will indroduce my daughter.
What kind of party does Leonato throw? Leonato throws a masquerade.
How does Don John first begin making trouble? He tells Claudio that Don Pedro is in love with Hero
Explain how Claudio won Hero’s heart. Don Pedro flirted with Hero and convinced her that he was Claudio.
What do Don Pedro, Leonato, and Claudio agree to do? They will convince Benedick that Beatrice is in love with him.
How is Borachio going to make everyone believe that Hero loves him instead of Claudio? He will have Margret act as Hero and will say “Claudio” and Borachio will say “Hero”.
List three qualities Benedick is looking for in a woman. He is looking for them to be beautiful, virtuous, and wise.
How do Don Pedro, Leonato, and Claudio tell Benedick that Beatrice loves him? They have a conversation that is about them hearing from Hero that Beatrice loves Benedick.
Why does Leonato send Beatrice to call Benedick to dinner? They send Beatrice so that Benedick would be publicly embarrassed.
Speak, cousin. Or if you cannot, stop his mouth with a kiss, and let not him speak neither. Speak, cousin. Or if you can’t, stop him with a kiss, so that he wouldn’t speak either.
I was born to speak all mirth and no matter. I am meant to speak for amusement and not for seriousness.
July 16, 2019