Characters (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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What trait sets Beatrice apart from other women in the play?
What trait sets Beatrice apart from other women in the play?
Sharp wit & fierce independence
What does Beatrice call her verbal battles with Benedick?
What does Beatrice call her verbal battles with Benedick?
A 'merry war' of words
Why was Beatrice initially cynical about love?
Why was Beatrice initially cynical about love?
She had been hurt by Benedick before
What physical change shows Benedick's transformation into a lover?
What physical change shows Benedick's transformation into a lover?
He shaves his beard
What does Benedick's willingness to challenge Claudio demonstrate?
What does Benedick's willingness to challenge Claudio demonstrate?
His primary loyalty shifts to Beatrice
What character flaw does Claudio show regarding Hero?
What character flaw does Claudio show regarding Hero?
Willingness to believe Don John easily
What does Claudio's quick agreement to remarry suggest?
What does Claudio's quick agreement to remarry suggest?
Shallow emotions or easy conscience
What type of Renaissance woman does Hero represent?
What type of Renaissance woman does Hero represent?
Quiet, obedient & chaste
What does Hero's fake death symbolize?
What does Hero's fake death symbolize?
Social death from lost reputation
What is Don Pedro's primary role in the play?
What is Don Pedro's primary role in the play?
Benevolent orchestrator of happiness
How does Leonato initially react to accusations against Hero?
How does Leonato initially react to accusations against Hero?
Believes accusation rather than Hero
What is Don John's relationship to Don Pedro?
What is Don John's relationship to Don Pedro?
Illegitimate half-brother
Why does Don John target Hero specifically?
Why does Don John target Hero specifically?
She's most vulnerable member
How does Margaret become involved in Don John's plot?
How does Margaret become involved in Don John's plot?
Borachio manipulates her unknowingly
What irony exists with Dogberry & Verges?
What irony exists with Dogberry & Verges?
Most foolish characters solve crime