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

2. What does Oberon want to do to punish his wife in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Play a trick on her.
(b) Cause her to not sleep.
(c) Sleep with another woman.
(d) Kill her mortal lover.

3. What has Titania stolen that has upset her husband?
(a) An Indian child.
(b) Some of his powers.
(c) The heart of another man.
(d) His crown.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Helena choose to do after talking with Hermia at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?

3. What does Theseus tell Philostrate to tell the people at the beginning of the play?

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, who is the first to exit the scene after the fight between the Fairy King and queen?

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

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