| What happens to Beatrice whenever she sees Don John and why? | she gets heartburn b/c of his sour mood |
| What kind of man does Beatrice consider ideal? | 1/2 Don John and 1/2 Benedick |
| What advice does Beatrice offer Hero? | only marry someone you choose |
| What does Leonato instruct Hero to do? | marry Don Pedro if he asks |
| Who pairs off at the party? | Claudio/Hero, Beatrice/Benedick, Ursula/Antonio, Margaret/Balthasar |
| At the party, Beatrice recognizes Benedick in spite of his mask. How does he use this knowledge to her advantage and why? | she throws insults about Benedick to hurt him |
| What lie does Don John tell Claudio? | Don Pedro is going to marry Hero |
| In turn, what lie does Claudio tell? | tells him he is Benedick |
| How does Claudio react to Don John’s lie? What does this show us about Claudio? | gets angry/upset; he is gullible |
| What does Benedick suggest Claudio do? | fight for her |
| How does Benedick react to Beatrice’s insults? | deeply hurt; revenge |
| When Beatrice takes Claudio to Don Pedro and tells Don Pedro that he is jealous, what does the ruler do? | gives Hero to Claudio |
| What does Don Pedro ask Beatrice and what is her answer? | asks her to marry him; says no b/c he is too good for her |
| What plan does Don Pedro concoct and whose help does he enlist? | make Benedick and Beatrice get back together; Claudio, Leonato, and Hero |
| How are the plans of Don Pedro and Don John complete opposites? | bring people together vs. tear people apart |
| What kind of woman appeals to Benedick? | fair, wise, virtuous, rich, mild, noble, of good discourse, musician, pretty |
| Don Pedro, Claudio, and Leonato arrange for Benedick to eavesdrop on them as a singer performs. The song’s lyrics suggest that men routinely practice deception. Who has done this so far? | everyone: Don Pedro, Don John, Claudio, Leonato, and Benedick |
| What does Benedick overhear? | Beatrice loves him |
| Why does Benedick believe them? | LEONATO |
| What resolve does Benedick make based on his eavesdropping? | He will love her. |
| On what errand does Don Pedro send Beatrice? | to tell Benedick dinner’s ready |
| How does Benedick react to Beatrice’s news that dinner is ready? | he is flirtatious |
Act 2 Much Ado About Nothing
July 7, 2019