Think you got all the witty barbs in Messina? This Much Ado About Nothing Act 1 Quiz will check to see if you noticed the subtle changes in Don Pedro’s intentions. But before we get to the first question, let’s see if your memory is as sharp as Beatrice’s tongue.
Shakespeare Essentials $19.99
Unlock the wit, wisdom, and world of William Shakespeare with this comprehensive digital bundle.
- How To Read And Understand Shakespeare
- The Shakespeare Dictionary
- Shakespearean Insults
This trio of guides provides everything you need to conquer the Elizabethan era.
Much Ado About Nothing Act 1 Quiz Questions
- Who returns from the wars at the beginning of Act 1?
- Where is the play set?
- Who is Leonato’s daughter?
- Who is Leonato’s niece?
- Who is Benedick’s close friend?
- What title does Don Pedro hold?
- Who is Don John’s half-brother?
- How does Beatrice describe Benedick in Act 1?
- Why is Don John bitter at the start of the play?
- Who brings news of Don Pedro’s arrival to Leonato?
- Who is described as “a very valiant trencherman”?
- Who first tells Leonato that Claudio has honored himself in battle?
- What is Beatrice’s attitude toward marriage in Act 1?
- Whom does Claudio fall in love with at first sight?
- What is Don Pedro’s plan to help Claudio?
- Who overhears Don Pedro’s plan and misinterprets it?
- What does Don John plot to do after hearing Don Pedro’s plan?
- How does Benedick react to Claudio’s love for Hero?
- What kind of man does Beatrice say she will never marry?
- How does Don Pedro describe Benedick and Beatrice’s relationship?
- Who is Claudio’s commanding officer?
- What gift does Don Pedro promise to give Claudio?
- What is Leonato’s reaction to the proposal for Hero and Claudio?
- What does Don John call himself in Act 1?
- Who advises Don John to take advantage of his nature?
- What does Don John claim causes his melancholy?
- What does Don Pedro suggest at the end of Act 1 regarding Beatrice and Benedick?
- What does Claudio fear when he hears Don John’s lie?
- Who are the two men loyal to Don John?
- What theme does Act 1 begin to establish through misunderstandings?