Soldiers come home from war. Old rivalries flare in the heat of afternoon. This Much Ado About Nothing Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz tests your attention to the very first lines of the play.

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Much Ado About Nothing Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 1 Scene 1 take place?
- Who brings news of Don Pedro’s victory to Leonato?
- Who has recently fought bravely alongside Don Pedro?
- How does the messenger describe Claudio?
- What relation is Hero to Leonato?
- What relation is Beatrice to Leonato?
- What is Beatrice’s first question about in the scene?
- How does Beatrice refer to Benedick?
- What does Beatrice criticize about Benedick?
- How does the messenger respond to Beatrice’s teasing of Benedick?
- What does Leonato say about Beatrice’s wit?
- Who does Beatrice describe as “stuffed with all honorable virtues”?
- What is Hero’s role in the scene?
- Who is Don Pedro’s illegitimate brother?
- How does Leonato learn that Don John is reconciled with Don Pedro?
- What is Don Pedro’s relationship to Claudio?
- How does Leonato react to Don Pedro’s coming visit?
- What does Beatrice say she thanks God for daily?
- How does Beatrice describe marriage?
- Who is praised for defeating Don John’s men?
- How long do Don Pedro and his company plan to stay in Messina?
- How does Leonato show hospitality to Don Pedro?
- What does Beatrice say about Benedick’s loyalty in battle?
- What does the messenger imply about Benedick and Beatrice?
- What does Leonato tell Hero near the end of the scene?
- Which two men are described as young and brave?
- What does Beatrice claim about Benedick’s faithfulness?
- What tone best describes Beatrice’s dialogue?
- What news delights Leonato most in the scene?
- What does the scene mainly establish?
