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"Much Ado" at the Movies! Trivia Quiz

"Much Ado About Nothing" is one of the Bard's best comedies and it made a great movie! See how you do with a quiz on one of my favorites. Watching the movie, knowing the play, and reviewing the movie's credits will help. Please rate when you're done!

A multiple-choice quiz by MALibrarian. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
MALibrarian

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
245,381

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
447

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which character(s) in the film lacked British accents? Hint

Don Pedro

Both of these are correct.

Neither of these are correct.

Claudio

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Question 2 of 10

2. The story revolved around the adventures of two different couples who, despite help and interference, ended up together in the end. Who were these two couples? Hint

Borachio and Margaret; Benedick and Hero

Don Pedro and Beatrice; Borachio and Ursula

Antonio and Ursula; Claudio and Beatrice

Claudio and Hero; Benedick and Beatrice

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which real-life married couple starred in this film as Benedick and Beatrice? Hint

Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor

Robert Sean Leonard and Kate Beckinsale

Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson

Brian Blessed and Imelda Staunton

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which actress/character was an unknowing pawn in the evil schemes of a villain in this story? Hint

Kate Beckinsale/Hero

Imelda Staunton/Margaret

Emma Thompson/Beatrice

Phyllida Law/Ursula

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Question 5 of 10

5. While eavesdropping on a conversation, what caused Benedick to fall over backwards on his chair? Hint

He heard that the Prince was planning to courtmartial him.

He heard that Beatrice secretly loved him.

He heard that Claudio did not really plan to marry Hero after all.

He heard the sound of a cannon and it startled him.

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Question 6 of 10

6. What did Beatrice and Benedick do simultaneously after realizing that they were loved by the other? Hint

Beatrice ran and spoke with Hero while Benedick spoke with Claudio.

Beatrice ran to her room crying while Benedick jumped on his horse and fled for England.

Beatrice confronted Benedick and passionately kissed him.

Beatrice swung on a garden swing while Benedick splashed through a fountain.

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the beginning of the movie, lines from a song actually written by Shakespeare were recited.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who directed this version of "Much Ado About Nothing"? Hint

Denzel Washington

Kenneth Branagh

Franco Zeffirelli

Brian Blessed

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of the evil brother of Don Pedro, played so well by Keanu Reeves? Hint

Don Juan

Don John

Don Marco

Don Francis

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who wrote the original music for "Much Ado About Nothing"? Hint

Ennio Morricone

James Horner

John Barry

Patrick Doyle

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which character(s) in the film lacked British accents?

Answer: Both of these are correct.

Although the actors - Denzel Washington and Robert Sean Leonard - clearly sounded American, their performances were so good that, to me, their lack of accents did not detract from the rest of the movie. One more super actor, Keanu Reeves, definitely sounded "un-British," but again, was awesome in this film. Michael Keaton, an American, did use a lower-class sounding English accent for his role as the very odd Dogberry!

2. The story revolved around the adventures of two different couples who, despite help and interference, ended up together in the end. Who were these two couples?

Answer: Claudio and Hero; Benedick and Beatrice

The younger pair, Claudio and Hero, fell in love and married despite the evil intentions of Don John. Benedick and Beatrice, who had long fought "a merry war", finally succumbed to one another's charms after being tricked by their friends and families!

3. Which real-life married couple starred in this film as Benedick and Beatrice?

Answer: Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson

When this movie was filmed, Branagh and Thompson were still married. At some point after Branagh made "Frankenstein", the couple separated.

4. Which actress/character was an unknowing pawn in the evil schemes of a villain in this story?

Answer: Imelda Staunton/Margaret

Poor Margaret! She had no idea Borachio's "wooing" was a set-up to destroy the love between Hero and Claudio. The wonderful and versatile Imelda Staunton also played Viola's devoted nurse in "Shakespeare in Love". In addition, Ms. Staunton appeared in the film, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," as the dreaded Professor Umbridge.

5. While eavesdropping on a conversation, what caused Benedick to fall over backwards on his chair?

Answer: He heard that Beatrice secretly loved him.

This was possibly one of the best scenes in the movie, and Kenneth Branagh played it to the hilt. Watching him skulk in the background, trying to hear everything said by the Prince, Leonato, and Claudio, was hysterical!

6. What did Beatrice and Benedick do simultaneously after realizing that they were loved by the other?

Answer: Beatrice swung on a garden swing while Benedick splashed through a fountain.

This beautiful scene especially emphasized the glorious setting of the movie, which was filmed at a villa in central Italy. Both Branagh and Thompson played this scene so very well - such joy at the thought of requited love!

7. In the beginning of the movie, lines from a song actually written by Shakespeare were recited.

Answer: True

Shakespeare often wrote songs to be performed in his plays, and "Much Ado About Nothing" contains two such songs. The first, which was heard at the beginning of this movie, began, "Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more," while the other song was sung by Claudio at the supposed tomb of Hero.

8. Who directed this version of "Much Ado About Nothing"?

Answer: Kenneth Branagh

A very versatile actor and director, Kenneth Branagh has directed many films, including other plays by Shakespeare such as "Henry V" and "Hamlet". One of my favorite performances by him, though, was as Dr. Arliss Loveless in "Wild Wild West".

9. What was the name of the evil brother of Don Pedro, played so well by Keanu Reeves?

Answer: Don John

Don John originally led a revolt against his brother, Don Pedro of Aragon, the Prince. After the revolt was put down, Don Pedro pardoned his brother. However, jealousy over his brother as heir, as well as jealousy over the Prince's friendship with Claudio, led Don John to formulate plans of revenge against Claudio and Hero.

10. Who wrote the original music for "Much Ado About Nothing"?

Answer: Patrick Doyle

Patrick Doyle's filmography as a composer is extensive, and he has worked with Kenneth Branagh several times. His work includes soundtracks for "Henry V", "Dead Again", and "Frankenstein" (all with Mr. Branagh), and "Sense and Sensibility" with Emma Thompson. In addition, Mr. Doyle played Balthazar in "Much Ado".

Source: Author MALibrarian

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