| Act 1 | … |
| Who was defeated in the war? | Don John |
| How does Don Pedro treat the loser and why? | Treats him with kindness because he wants to build a relationship. |
| Who “hath borne himself beyond the promise of his age” in recent battle? | Don Pedro |
| Which characters have a “skirmish of wit” whenever they meet? | Benedick and Beatrice |
| After Claudio sees Hero, what are the three words or phrases he uses to describe her? | Sweetest lady; average; pretty; modest young lady |
| How does Don Pedro offer to help Claudio in Hero’s hand? | Don Pedro is going to pretend to be Claudio and woo Hero |
| How does Leonato get the false impression that Don Pedro loves Hero? | He over heard Don Pedro talking to Claudio about his “love” for Hero |
| What does Antonio learn from his eavesdropping servant? | Don Pedro wants to marry Hero |
| How does Don John find out about Don Pedro’s plan to woo Hero for Claudio? | His eavesdropping servant Borachio tells him |
| Act 2 | … |
| What kind of man does Beatrice consider ideal? | Attractive; Pampered boy; Chattering; Good body; and lots of money |
| According to Beatrice, what comes after wooing and wedding? | Non-stop dancing |
| How does Claudio react to Don John’s lie? | He leaves the party saying “farewell to his love” Hero |
| What does this show about Claudio? | If someone he loves falls in love with his friend then he will not intervene between their love. |
| How does Benedick react to Beatrice’s insults? | He is being funny because she is saying mean things about him and his reaction is saying “If I see that man I will tell him.” |
| What plan does Don Pedro concoct? | Bring Benedick and Beatrice together |
| Whom does he ask to help him? | Leonato and Claudio |
| What is Borachio’s plan for slandering Hero? | Wants to crash the wedding |
| How will the plan make Don Pedro feel he “hath wronged his honor”? | Because he is going to marry Hero which is Claudio’s girl |
| How do Claudio and the others trick Benedick? | They tell Benedick lies about Hero loving him |
| Describe three things that convince Benedick that these men are telling the truth. | Beatrice loves Benedick; She wants to marry him; All she loves is Benedick. |
| Why does Benedick decide he will be in love with Beatrice? | Because he doesn’t think this can be a trick |
| What is Benedick’s line of reasoning? | “I do spy some marks of love in her.” |
| Act 3 | … |
| How do Hero and her two gentlewomen, Ursula and Margaret, trick Beatrice? | They tell her that Benedick loves her |
| What does Beatrice resolve? | Her feelings for Benedick |
| What conclusion do Don Pedro and Claudio draw from Benedick’s new appearance? | he is in love |
| Why does Don John take Don Pedro and Claudio aside? | To tell them to stop their plans |
| What does Claudio plan to do at the alter? | Shame Hero |
| What is Dogberry’s and Verges’s job? | Master Constable |
| What does Borachio tell Conrade? | That it was Margaret |
| What happens to Borachio and Conrade at the end of the scene? | They are arrested |
| What are Margaret and Hero discussing as they plan for the wedding at the beginning of this scene? | Clothing; Beatrice’s behavior; and sex |
| Why does Dogberry go to see Leonato? | They have found the criminals |
| What does Leonato do? How does this affect the action? | He will come back later; his decision to prove Hero’s innocence |
| Act 4 | … |
| What does Claudio shock the wedding assembly? | He shames Hero and tells the assembly that she is no longer a virgin |
| What is Hero’s response to Claudio’s accusation? | She faints |
| Who also claims to have witnessed Hero’s disgraceful behavior? | Don John and Leonato |
| What is Leona’s reaction to the accusations against his daughter? | He believes Claudio |
| Who is consistently believes in Hero’s innocence? | Beatrice |
| Who does Benedick see as the probable cause of this problem? | Beatrice because he loves her and doesn’t want to hurt their relationship |
| What does he agree to do when he says “Enough, I am engaged”? | Benedick and Beatrice are getting married |
| What is the friar’s plan for seeing that the truth comes out? | Faked Hero’s death |
| How do Beatrice and Benedick behave differently in this scene compared to earlier ones? | They are being nice to each other |
| What does the sexton discover during his interrogation of Conrade and Borachio? | Borachio framed Hero |
| Act 5 | … |
| What news does Benedick give Don Pedro about Don John? | He left |
| How does Claudio respond when he hears the prisoners’ confession? | He calls Dogberry an a** |
| What penance does Leonato give Don Pedro and Claduio? | Fight him |
| Hoe does Beatrice respond when Benedick ask how Hero is? | Hero is dead |
| What does Benedick want from Beatrice? Why won’t she comply? | A kiss; His wit is forceful |
| What news does Ursula bring? | Hero’s exoneration |
| Why must Don Pedro and Claudio change clothes in this scene? (Act 5, Scene 3) | To look nice |
| When does Claudio realize that Hero is still alive? | When she removes her mask at a party |
| Why do Claudio and Hero both show letters they have in their possession? | They are letters to each other but were never sent because Claudio thought Hero was dead. |
| What advice does Benedick give to Don Pedro? | Don’t listen to others |
| What is the messenger’s news about Don John? | He is dead |
| More Q & A’s and Notes……… | … |
| Who is Leonato? | Governor of Messina |
| Who is Antonio? | Leonato’s brother |
| Who is Beatrice? | Leonato’s niece |
| Who is Hero? | Leonato’s daughter |
| Who is Benedick? | Soldier under Don John |
| Who is Don Pedro? | Prince of Aragon |
| Who is Don John? | Don Pedro’s brother |
| Who is Borachio? | Don John’s servant |
| Who is Claudio? | Young lord from Florence |
| Who is Señor Montanto? | Benedick |
| Who is Dogberry’s assistant? | Verges |
| Who is Messina’s master constable? | Dogberry |
| Who is made head watchman? | Seacoal |
| Where does “Much Ado About Nothing” take place? | Messina |
| What is Benedick’s relationship to Beatrice? | Ex-boyfriend |
| What does Claudio decide in the first scene? | Claudio is in love with Hero |
| What is Benedick’s view of love and marriage? | He hates it |
| What favor does Don Pedro do for Claudio? | Makes Hero fall in love with Claudio |
| What does Don John describe himself as? | A villain |
| What does Beatrice say she thanks God every night for? | That she isn’t married |
| What kind of party does Leonato throw? | Masquerade |
| What did Leonato and Antonio think was going to happen at the party? | Don Pedro was going to propose to Hero |
| Does Hero talk a lot? | No |
| What does Beatrice call Benedick at the party when he was masked? | Prince’s Jester |
| What hint does Beatrice drop for the possible reason she hates Benedick? | They use to be in love |
| What did Benedick say he would rather do than talk to Beatrice? | Get a toothpick from the end of China |
| How much does Don John pay Borachio for his “plan”? | 1,000 ducets |
| What physical change does Benedick make? | He shaved his beard |
| Where does Don Pedro heading after Claudio and Hero’s wedding? | Aragon |
| What does Benedick say is wrong with him when Don Pedro and Claudio say he is in love? | Toothache |
| What does Don John tell Don Pedro and Claudio? | Hero had an affair |
| What was Claudio’s plan if Hero actually was disloyal? | Leave her at the alter |
| What is Claudio’s response when the friar asked him if he would take Hero for his bride? | No |
| What does Claudio call Hero? | A rotten orange and prostitute |
| What was Leona’s reaction to Claudio’s accusations? | He wanted to kill himself |
| Who defends her right away? | The friar |
| What does the friar say Hero would become if they couldn’t get her reputation back? | Nun |
| What does Beatrice ask Benedick to do? | Kill Claudio |
| How many people challenge Claudio to a duel? | 3 |
| What did Leonato learn from Borachio? | Don John made everything up |
| What did Claduio say was his only sin? | He made a mistake |
| What are Leonato’s conditions that Claduio must do to earn his forgiveness? | Sing epitaph, tell everyone Hero was innocent, marry his niece because Hero is dead. |
| Who does Leonato say was completely innocent? | Don Pedro and Claudio |
| Who is partly to blame? | Margaret |
| What must all the girls wear at the wedding? | Veils |
| Who does Claudio end up actually marrying? | Hero |
| Who ends up getting married at the very end? | Beatrice and Benedick |
| What was the proof Benedick and Beatrice loved each other? | They had love letter to each other |
Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
July 20, 2019