Multiple choice general knowledge Shakespeare's character named "Beatrice" appears in which play? The Tempest Othello A Midsummer Night's Dream Much Ado About Nothing Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation The character Beatrice appears in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. She is the witty, sharp-tongued heroine engaged in a merry war of words with Benedick. This comedy is one of Shakespeare's best-known works.