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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Theseus tell Philostrate to tell the people at the beginning of the play?
(a) To prepare for the winter.
(b) To celebrate his wedding.
(c) To rejoice for the end of the war.
(d) To pay their taxes.

2. What does Quince say to the man who tries to prove he should have Snug's part in the mini-play?
(a) That his talent would be wasted in silence.
(b) That his laughing would make the audience laugh with him.
(c) That his dancing would offend the queen.
(d) That his roaring would frighten the ladies in the audience.

3. What is Titania doing at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) Singing.
(b) Crying.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Praying.

4. What do Hermia and Helena insult about each other as they fight in the woods?
(a) Their looks.
(b) Their age.
(c) Their selfishness.
(d) Their lack of wealth.

5. What awakens Titania at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) Bottom's singing.
(b) The chirping of a bird.
(c) The morning light.
(d) Puck's laughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the actors doing at the beginning of Act 3?

2. What does Oberon want to do to punish his wife in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. What does the fairy queen accuse her husband of when they first meet on stage?

4. What do the actors think has happened to their missing fellow?

5. What does Theseus say when he hears that the two couples want to be married?

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