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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. How are Hermia and Egeus related?
(a) Egeus is Hermia's god-father.
(b) Egeus is Hermia's uncle.
(c) Egeus is Hermia's cousin.
(d) Egeus is Hermia's father.

2. What is the genre of the mini-play?
(a) Romance.
(b) Religious.
(c) Comedy.
(d) Mystery.

3. What work of Shakespeare does the mini-play mirror?
(a) Hamlet.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Romeo and Juliet.
(d) As You Like It.

4. Where is Theseus's fiance from?
(a) Italy.
(b) The Amazon.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

5. What does the actor who thinks he should have Flute's part do to prove he would be better at it?
(a) Gives a speech in the voice of a woman.
(b) Roars with all his might.
(c) Displays his gift of memorization.
(d) Does a pantomime of a wall.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is in love with Demetrius?

3. What does Oberon plan to use the magic flower for in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. What does Snug's assigned role in the mini-play mostly consist of?

5. What does Theseus say will happen to Hermia if she does not marry the man Egeus wants her to marry?

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