Act 1

• Where had the men been at the start of the play?


  At war (Don John fought against Don Pedro)
• Where is the play set? Who‘s house? Leonato‘s (Messina, Italy)
• What is Benedick‘s opinion on Claudio falling in love?


  Unimpressed, Appalled (Benedick=Bachelor)
• Who does Claudio fall in love with?

  Hero (Leonato‘s daughter)
• Who agrees to help Claudio marry Hero?


  Don Pedro (asks Hero to marry Claudio for him)
• Who tells Don John about Claudio and Don Pedro’s plan?


  Borachio (Don John‘s servant)
• What does Don John decide to about their plan?

  He decides to cause trouble for Claudio (tells him Don Pedro will keep Hero for himself)