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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Puck say he entertains the King of the Fairies?
(a) Singing songs.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Pulling pranks.
(d) Writing poetry.

2. Where does A Midsummer Night's Dream begin?
(a) Theseus's palace.
(b) A city street.
(c) The woods.
(d) Demetrius's house.

3. What does Oberon want to do to punish his wife in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Cause her to not sleep.
(b) Play a trick on her.
(c) Sleep with another woman.
(d) Kill her mortal lover.

4. What does Hermia say about true love in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) It is impossible to attain.
(b) It never runs smoothly.
(c) It is always inconvenient.
(d) It is a cruel joke on the heart.

5. What role in the mini-play is Bottom assigned?
(a) Pyramus.
(b) Moonshine.
(c) The Lion.
(d) Thisbe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Theseus say will happen to Hermia if she does not marry the man Egeus wants her to marry?

2. In what city does A Midsummer Night's Dream take place?

3. What will happen on the same day that Hermia announces her decision about whom to marry?

4. What is another name for Puck?

5. Why does Puck say the Fairy King and Queen should not meet at the beginning of Act 2?

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