Select the correct text in the passage.Which line from paragraphs 3–9 best supports the theme?(3) And Benedick hastily concealed himself, as Don Pedro, Claudio, and Leonato approached, followed by some musicians.(4) "Come, shall we hear this music?" said Don Pedro, seating himself on a bench within earshot of the arbour. "See you where Benedick has hidden himself?" he added in a low voice.(5) "Oh, very well, my lord," answered Claudio. "When the music is ended, we will give him something to think about..."(6) Come hither, Leonato," said Don Pedro, when the young musician had retired. "What was it that you told me of to-day—that your niece Beatrice was in love with Signor Benedick?"(7) "Go on," whispered Claudio. "We shall catch our bird. I did never think that lady would have loved any man," he added aloud, for Benedick's benefit.(8) "No, nor I neither," said Leonato; "but it is most wonderful that she should so doat on Signor Benedick, whom she has in all outward behaviour always seemed to abhor."(9) "Is it possible? Sits the wind in that corner?" murmured the astonished Benedick in his hiding-place.

Select the correct answer.Read the excerpt from paragraph 2 of the passage.He was wont to speak plain and to the purpose, like an honest man and a soldier; and now his words are a very fantastical banquet, just so many strange dishes.What does Benedick mean when he says Claudio's new way of speaking is a "fantastical banquet"? A. It is unusually commanding. B. It is unnecessarily elaborate. C. It is precise. D. It is confusing.

Select the correct answer.Read the excerpt from paragraphs 2–3 of the passage.(2) …Ha! the Prince and Monsieur Love. I will hide me in the arbour."(3) And Benedick hastily concealed himself, as Don Pedro, Claudio, and Leonato approached, followed by some musicians.How does seeing Benedick in hiding affect the actions of the other characters? A. The characters become cautious and nervous when they see Benedick hiding in the bushes. B. The characters are revengeful and purposefully trick Benedick into thinking he has an admirer. C. The characters are friendly and quickly greet Benedick in his hiding spot. D. The characters are cunning and quickly devise a plan to trick Benedick.

Select the correct texts in the passage.Which line of dialogue best develops the character of Demetrio in the cultural setting?adapted from The Underdogsby Mariano Azuela     "Tonight or tomorrow at the latest we'll meet the Federals. What do you say, boys, shall we let them find their way about these trails?" Demetrio asked.     The ragged crew jumped to their feet, uttering shrill cries of joy; then their jubilation turned angry again and they gave vent to threats, oaths and imprecations.     "Of course, we can't tell how strong they are," said Demetrio as his glance traveled over their faces in scrutiny.     "Do you remember Medina? Out there at Hostotipaquillo, he only had a half a dozen men. Well, he held back the soldiers, didn't he? And he defeated them, too."     "We're every bit as good as Medina's crowd!" said a tall, broad-shouldered man with a black beard and bushy eyebrows.     "Viva Demetrio Macias," they all shouted.

Select the correct answer.How does the conversation between Claudio, Don Pedro, and Leonato move the plot forward? A. by scaring Benedick into hiding from Beatrice's uncle B. by arranging a marriage between Benedick and Beatrice C. by setting Benedick up to pursue Beatrice in marriage D. by convincing Benedick he deserves to marry Beatrice

Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu.Read the excerpt from paragraphs 27–29.(27) "My lord, will you walk? Dinner is ready," said Leonato.(28) "If he do not doat on her after this, I will never trust my expectation," laughed Claudio, as the conspirators withdrew...(29) When the others had gone, Benedick came forth from his hiding-place, deeply impressed with what he had heard.How does this excerpt develop a theme about deception?These lines develop a theme about deception by showing .