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

2. What does Theseus say will happen to Hermia if she does not marry the man Egeus wants her to marry?
(a) She will be put in a nunnery.
(b) She will be banished.
(c) She will be killed.
(d) She will be imprisoned.

3. What is the genre of the mini-play?
(a) Religious.
(b) Mystery.
(c) Romance.
(d) Comedy.

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

5. Why does Demetrius want Lysander to leave Hermia alone?
(a) Demetrius wants Hermia for himself.
(b) Hermia does not want Lysander.
(c) Lysander's wooing will get Hermia banished.
(d) Lysander has a bad reputation.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Helena in love with?

3. What is Puck?

4. Why does Flute say he is unable to play the part he is assigned in the mini-play?

5. What did the Fairy King see striking a flower one night?

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