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

2. What does Quince say to the man who tries to prove he should have Snug's part in the mini-play?
(a) That his dancing would offend the queen.
(b) That his roaring would frighten the ladies in the audience.
(c) That his talent would be wasted in silence.
(d) That his laughing would make the audience laugh with him.

3. Where do the actors of the mini-play hope to perform?
(a) Theseus's wedding.
(b) On the street corner.
(c) At mass.
(d) At the carnival.

4. What is Starveling's occupation?
(a) Cooper.
(b) Tailor.
(c) Accountant.
(d) Chef.

5. What is Theseus's future bride's name?
(a) Hippolyta.
(b) Hermia.
(c) Tatiana.
(d) Helena.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bottom do to prove his bragging is true when he first comes on stage?

2. How did Theseus meet his future bride?

3. What had the fairy been doing before the beginning of Act 2?

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

5. Where is Theseus's fiance from?

(see the answer key)

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