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A Midsummer Night's Dream | Quiz

William Shakespeare
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A Midsummer Night's Dream | Quiz

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1)

Where is the child that Titania has stolen from? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

The Amazon.
England.
France.
India.
2)

How do the lovers in the mini-play communicate with each other? (from Act 5, Scene 1)

By singing secret songs.
Through a chink in the wall.
Through letters.
By tapping on the wall.
3)

With whom does Titania always enter the stage? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Her attendants.
Her husband.
Her children.
Her sister.
4)

What can now be done with the flower Oberon saw get hit with something unique? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

It can be used to give great power to someone.
It can put people to sleep.
It can show its holder the near future.
It can be used as a love potion.
5)

Who does Puck think Lysander is when he is sleeping in the woods? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Benadick.
Theseus.
Demetrius.
Oberon.
6)

Who does Bottom have to be romantic with in the mini-play? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

Thisbe.
Flute.
Snug.
Starveling.
7)

What is the player's only wish for their play, according to the prologue? (from Act 5, Scene 1)

To express themselves.
To get attention.
To show something beautiful.
To delight the audience.
8)

What is Snug's real profession? (from Act 5, Scene 1)

Doctor.
Tailor.
Joiner.
Cook.
9)

What inanimate objects must be performed by men in the mini-play? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

A tree and a prison wall.
A table and a rock.
A dress and a goblet of wine.
A wall and moonshine.
10)

How does Titania get to sleep at the end of a long night? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

She lays on a bed of flowers and blossoms.
Puck puts a spell on her.
Her attendants sing her to sleep.
She takes a sleeping draught.
11)

What was Titania dreaming about before she wakes up in the woods with Bottom? (from Act 4, Scene 1)

That Oberon was mocking her.
That Puck had been snooping around her bower.
That the Indian child had been taken from her.
That she was in love with an ass.
12)

What awakens Titania at the beginning of Act 3? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

Bottom's singing.
The morning light.
Puck's laughter.
The chirping of a bird.
13)

What do the couple who enters the scene after Titania has the potion put on her eyes want to do? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Kiss.
Rest.
Cry.
Run.
14)

How do the actors react to the entrance of their missing fellow in Act 4, Scene 2? (from Act 4, Scene 2)

They are thrilled.
They are concerned.
They are dissappointed.
They are nonplussed.
15)

What does Oberon plan to use the magic flower for in Act 2, Scene 1? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

To cause his wife to sleep for long enough to steal the child away.
To find out what his wife plans to do and thwart those plans.
To overpower his wife to do his bidding.
To make his wife fall in love with something ridiculous.
16)

What does Titania continue to offer Bottom while they are together in the woods? (from Act 4, Scene 1)

Food and music.
Rest and comfort.
Water and ointments.
Love.
17)

Who enters the scene at the very end of Act 4, Scene 2? (from Act 4, Scene 2)

Bottom.
Starveling.
Snug.
Ping.
18)

What reason does Lysander give Hermia for leaving her alone in the woods? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

He was angry with her.
He went to get her some food.
He loves Helena.
He thought she had left.
19)

What does Hippolyta say she thinks was the real culprit of the confusing story told to her by Hermia? (from Act 5, Scene 1)

A misunderstanding.
Love's delusion.
A dream.
Puck's mischief.
20)

What does Hippolyta think of the mini-play as it is being performed? (from Act 5, Scene 1)

It is strangley deep.
It is the silliest play she has ever seen.
She can relate to the characters.
She is bored stiff.
21)

What does Bottom feel needs to be explained to all the audiences who see their mini-play? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

That they are not professional actors.
That it is about love.
That the lion is really a man.
That the deaths are not real.
22)

What does Oberon plan to do while Puck fixes the contention between the lovers from Athens? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

Take the Indian baby.
Release Titania from her spell.
Find an herb to reverse the effects of the love juice.
Watch Titania with Bottom.
23)

After Bottom has been enchanted by Puck, who chases the other actors? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

Quince.
Bottom.
Puck.
Oberon.
24)

What does Bottom ask of Titania while they are together in the woods? (from Act 4, Scene 1)

Love.
Food and music.
Rest and comfort.
Water and ointments.
25)

What did the Fairy King see striking a flower one night? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Cupid's arrow.
The wings of a fairy,
Lightning.
Athena's gown.
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