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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hermia say she would rather do than marry the man chosen for her by Egeus?
(a) Kill herself.
(b) Go to a convent.
(c) Go to prison.
(d) Leave her homeland.

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

3. What had the fairy been doing before the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Planting sun beams.
(b) Melting frost.
(c) Sprinkling dew drops.
(d) Painting flowers.

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

5. What will happen on the same day that Hermia announces her decision about whom to marry?
(a) Her reputation will either be enhanced or tarnished.
(b) Her sentence will be placed on her.
(c) Theseus will get married.
(d) The war will officially be over.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Fairy King tell his wife she must do in order to stop the strife between them?

2. What has the fighting between the Fairy King and queen caused in the mortal realm?

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

4. What does Oberon want to do to punish his wife in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. What is Bottom's first name?

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