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

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

3. How long does Theseus have until he is married to his fiance at the beginning of the play?
(a) 4 days.
(b) 4 weeks.
(c) 4 hours.
(d) 4 months.

4. Which of the following is NOT a name of one of the actors for the mini-play?
(a) Ping.
(b) Snout.
(c) Snug.
(d) Quince.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What part in the mini-play is Snug assigned?

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

3. Where does Lysander ask Hermia to meet him if she chooses to marry him at the beginning of A Midsummer Night's Dream?

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

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

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