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

2. Who says they would be better at the part Flute has been assigned in the mini-play?
(a) Ping.
(b) Snout.
(c) Quince.
(d) Bottom.

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

4. Who is in love with Demetrius?
(a) Hermia.
(b) Helena.
(c) Hippolyta.
(d) Tatiana.

5. Why does Flute say he is unable to play the part he is assigned in the mini-play?
(a) The part is a woman and he has a beard.
(b) He is not tall enough to be a good wall.
(c) He will lose his voice trying to roar loud enough.
(d) The part is too long and he cannot read.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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