The streets get dark as night comes. The Watch hears a drunken confession. Answer the Much Ado About Nothing Act 3 Scene 3 Quiz. Answer the call of the Watch. Let’s see if you can find the clues Dogberry missed.
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Much Ado About Nothing Act 3 Scene 3 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 3 Scene 3 take place?
- Which two characters appear first in the scene?
- What are Dogberry and Verges discussing at the start of the scene?
- What role do Dogberry and Verges play in the story?
- What instructions does Dogberry give the Watch?
- Who does Dogberry call the headborough?
- What does Dogberry advise the Watch to do if they meet a thief?
- How does Dogberry misuse language throughout the scene?
- What do the Watchmen agree to do after Dogberry’s orders?
- Who enters after Dogberry and Verges exit?
- Who is Borachio talking to?
- What news does Borachio tell Conrade?
- How much did Don John pay Borachio for his scheme?
- What does Borachio boast about in this scene?
- Who helped Borachio with the deception?
- How did Margaret unknowingly help the plot?
- Who overhears Borachio’s confession?
- What do the Watch decide to do after hearing Borachio and Conrade?
- Who orders Borachio and Conrade to be arrested?
- How does Conrade react to being arrested?
- What tone dominates Dogberry and Verges’ dialogue?
- What key theme is illustrated by this scene?
- How does Shakespeare use irony in this scene?
- What does Dogberry say the Watch should do if someone refuses to stand?
- Who calls Dogberry “an ass” later because of this scene’s events?
- What important plot development occurs here?
- What does the Watch plan to do with the prisoners?
- What does Dogberry’s character represent in the play?
- How does this scene contrast with Act 3 Scene 2?
- What dramatic purpose does this scene serve?