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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. What will happen on the same day that Hermia announces her decision about whom to marry?
(a) Her sentence will be placed on her.
(b) Her reputation will either be enhanced or tarnished.
(c) The war will officially be over.
(d) Theseus will get married.

2. What work of Shakespeare does the mini-play mirror?
(a) Romeo and Juliet.
(b) Hamlet.
(c) Caesar.
(d) As You Like It.

3. Who interrupts the conversation between Hermia and Lysander at the beginning of A Midsummer Night's Dream?
(a) Helena.
(b) Egeus.
(c) Demetrius.
(d) Hippolyta.

4. What did the Fairy King see striking a flower one night?
(a) Cupid's arrow.
(b) The wings of a fairy,
(c) Athena's gown.
(d) Lightning.

5. Where does Lysander ask Hermia to meet him if she chooses to marry him at the beginning of A Midsummer Night's Dream?
(a) In the castle.
(b) In the woods.
(c) At the church.
(d) In the town square.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the actor who thinks he would be better at Snug's role do to prove his belief?

2. What is Theseus's future bride's name?

3. Who says they would be better at the role assigned to Snug in the mini-play?

4. What has the fighting between the Fairy King and queen caused in the mortal realm?

5. Whom does Puck meet with at the beginning of Act 2?

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