Across
- 4. A symbol of bravery; Beatrice jokes that Benedick isn't even as brave as a "stuffed" one.
- 5. The Prince of Aragon and the "matchmaker" of the group (2 words).
- 10. One of Don John’s henchmen who helps carry out the villainous plot.
- 11. Leonato’s niece who wages a "merry war" of wits with Benedick.
- 14. Hero's father
- 15. This type of man is "NOT for Beatrice"
- 17. A title of nobility often applied to Claudio (____ Paris/____ Claudio).
- 20. A sword used for fighting
- 21. The setting for both the "gulling" of Benedick and Beatrice.
- 24. Wide open; how the wedding guests’ mouths might look during Claudio’s accusation.
- 25. Beatrice thinks Hero should silence Claudio
- 26. Nickname for the author of this play.
- 30. The bumbling master constable who frequently uses the wrong words.
- 31. Dogberry's position
Down
- 1. Region that Don Pedro is the Prince of
- 2. The type of "love" characterized by idealistic, polite, and often distant pursuit.
- 3. Part of the refrain "____ nonny, nonny."
- 4. The central theme that is "nothing" to some and everything to others.
- 6. A sword used for fencing
- 7. TO HIM Hero’s initial strategy regarding her father’s wishes for her marriage (3 words).
- 8. Villager who schedules the weddings
- 9. One of Don John's henchman
- 12. Leonato’s brother and the "other" old man in the household.
- 13. Town where the play takes place
- 16. "____ no more, ladies, ____ no more / Men were deceivers ever."
- 18. To "____ a jest" or start a conversation.
- 19. One of Hero's waiting women who helps trick Beatrice in the garden.
- 22. A strong wind; or a metaphor for the "storm" of rumors in the play.
- 23. The daughter of Leonato who is falsely accused of infidelity.
- 27. "I would my ____ had the speed of your tongue."
- 28. A lord of Padua who swears he will live a bachelor but eventually falls for Beatrice.
- 29. The genre of this play, marked by misunderstandings and a happy ending.