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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the actor who thinks he should have Flute's part do to prove he would be better at it?
(a) Does a pantomime of a wall.
(b) Displays his gift of memorization.
(c) Roars with all his might.
(d) Gives a speech in the voice of a woman.

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

4. Who does Egeus want Hermia to marry?
(a) Theseus.
(b) Lysander.
(c) Demetrius.
(d) Benadick.

5. Who does Hermia want to marry?
(a) Demetrius.
(b) Theseus.
(c) Lysander.
(d) Benadick.

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 does Snug's assigned role in the mini-play mostly consist of?

3. Where does Lysander choose to move after Hermia is told to make her decision about whom to marry?

4. What role in the mini-play is Flute assigned?

5. How did Theseus meet his future bride?

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