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

2. Where is the mini-play rehearsed?
(a) Bottoms's house.
(b) Quince's house.
(c) Ping's house.
(d) Flute's house.

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

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

5. Why does Lysander think he deserves Hermia as his bride?
(a) He is wealthy.
(b) He has wooed her well.
(c) He is from noble blood.
(d) He is smart.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Hermia want to marry?

3. What does the actor who thinks he should have Flute's part do to prove he would be better at it?

4. How long does Theseus have until he is married to his fiance at the beginning of the play?

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

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