Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

Ms. Gillian BlackistonShakespeare Class11th-12th gradeGo to next slideCharacters of

LeonatoLeonato is the father of HeroHe is the uncle of BeatriceHe wants to get Beatrice and Benedick together

Return to Main MenuReview Question:What is the relationship between Hero and Beatrice?SistersMother and DaughterCousinsClick on the answer you think is correctHeroShe is the daughter of LeonatoHero is in love with ClaudioShe gets tangled up in the lies to keep her from Claudio

Return toMain MenuBeatriceBeatrice is the neice of LeonatoShe is very smart and enjoys reading (this is something only men did in this time)She is always bickering with BenedickBeatrice is in love with Benedick, but is too stubborn to realize itShe falls for the trick that is set up for her and Benedick

Return to Main MenuBenedickBenedick is in the army with Don Pedro and ClaudioHe is in love with BeatriceHe also bickers a lot with BeatriceHe also falls for the trick set up for him and Beatrice

Return to Main MenuDon PedroDon Pedro is friends with Benedick and ClaudioHe helps to get Benedick and Beatrice togetherHe works closely with Leonato to develop a plan to trick them

Return to Main MenuClaudioClaudio is in love with HeroHe is in the army with Don Pedro and BenedickHe believes the rumor that Hero is dead

Return to Main MenuFriar FrancisFriar Francis marries the couples at the endHe believes that Hero is innocent so, He helps devises the plan that Hero is dead

Return to Main MenuA. SistersThis is not correct. There is no sister relationships in this play. Please go back to the question and try again.Click to Return to Review Question

B. Mother and DaughterThis is not correct. There is no mother mentioned in the play. Please go back to the question and try again. Click to Return to Review Question

C. CousinsThis is the correct answer. Beatrice and Hero are cousins. Heros father is Leonato, who is the uncle of Beatrice.

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