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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. Who interrupts the conversation between Hermia and Lysander at the beginning of A Midsummer Night's Dream?
(a) Demetrius.
(b) Helena.
(c) Egeus.
(d) Hippolyta.

2. What is Theseus's future bride's name?
(a) Hippolyta.
(b) Helena.
(c) Tatiana.
(d) Hermia.

3. What does Hermia say about true love in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) It is always inconvenient.
(b) It is a cruel joke on the heart.
(c) It never runs smoothly.
(d) It is impossible to attain.

4. In what city does A Midsummer Night's Dream take place?
(a) Venice.
(b) Rome.
(c) London.
(d) Athens.

5. Where does Lysander choose to move after Hermia is told to make her decision about whom to marry?
(a) To live with his aunt.
(b) To Athens.
(c) To live at the castle.
(d) To Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bottom do to prove his bragging is true when he first comes on stage?

2. What does Hermia say she would rather do than marry the man chosen for her by Egeus?

3. How long does Theseus give Hermia to make her decision about whom to marry?

4. Why does Demetrius want Lysander to leave Hermia alone?

5. What role in the mini-play is Bottom assigned?

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