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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) The war will officially be over.
(c) Her reputation will either be enhanced or tarnished.
(d) Theseus will get married.

2. What does Bottom brag about when he first comes on Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) His acting abilities.
(b) His ability to memorize long pieces of literature.
(c) His wealth.
(d) His popularity among the people.

3. Who is in love with Demetrius?
(a) Tatiana.
(b) Hippolyta.
(c) Helena.
(d) Hermia.

4. Where do the actors in the mini-play decide to have their second rehearsal?
(a) In the woods.
(b) On the castle stage.
(c) At Quince's house.
(d) On the street.

5. What does Bottom do to prove his bragging is true when he first comes on stage?
(a) Buys everyone a pint of mead.
(b) Lists off all of his friends.
(c) Pretends to be a lion.
(d) Gives a memorized speech.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who interrupts the conversation between Hermia and Lysander at the beginning of A Midsummer Night's Dream?

2. How long does Theseus have until he is married to his fiance at the beginning of the play?

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

4. Where do the actors of the mini-play hope to perform?

5. Which of the following is NOT a name of one of the actors for the mini-play?

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