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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. What does the actor who thinks he would be better at Snug's role do to prove his belief?
(a) Dances.
(b) Shows his variety of laughs.
(c) Stands still holding his breath.
(d) Roars.

2. What role in the mini-play is Bottom assigned?
(a) Thisbe.
(b) Moonshine.
(c) The Lion.
(d) Pyramus.

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

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

5. What solution do the actors find to resolve Flute's complaint about his assigned part?
(a) He stands on a stool.
(b) He wears a mask.
(c) They say the lion will be known as a timid lion.
(d) They allow him to improvise.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is in love with Demetrius?

2. What does Hermia say about true love in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. When do the actors in the mini-play plan to meet again for their second rehearsal?

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

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

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