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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Puck do to Lysander when he sees him sleeping in the woods?
(a) Kidnaps Hermia.
(b) Takes his money.
(c) Shaves his beard.
(d) Puts love potion on his eyes.

3. Who does Puck think Lysander is when he is sleeping in the woods?
(a) Oberon.
(b) Benadick.
(c) Demetrius.
(d) Theseus.

4. Why does Demetrius want Lysander to leave Hermia alone?
(a) Lysander's wooing will get Hermia banished.
(b) Hermia does not want Lysander.
(c) Lysander has a bad reputation.
(d) Demetrius wants Hermia for himself.

5. When do the actors in the mini-play plan to meet again for their second rehearsal?
(a) In a few hours.
(b) In the middle of the night.
(c) The next night.
(d) The next week.

6. What did the Fairy King see striking a flower one night?
(a) Athena's gown.
(b) The wings of a fairy,
(c) Cupid's arrow.
(d) Lightning.

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

8. What part in the mini-play is Snug assigned?
(a) Thisbe's father.
(b) Moonshine.
(c) The lion.
(d) The Wall.

9. Who enters the scene after Puck exits Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Titania and her train of attendants.
(b) Egeus and Hermia.
(c) Helena and Demetrius.
(d) Theseus and Hippolyta.

10. Which of the following is NOT a name of one of the actors for the mini-play?
(a) Quince.
(b) Snug.
(c) Snout.
(d) Ping.

11. 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) Leave her homeland.
(d) Go to prison.

12. Who enters the scene after Titania has the potion put on her eyes?
(a) Lysander and Hermia.
(b) Puck and Peasbottom.
(c) Helena and Demetrius.
(d) Hippolyta and Theseus.

13. Why is Helena unable to continue running when she enters Act 2, Scene 2 after Puck exits?
(a) She hurt her foot.
(b) She is heart broken.
(c) She is too tired.
(d) She sees Lysander.

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

15. What is Flute's first name?
(a) Frank.
(b) Francis.
(c) Floyd.
(d) Ferdinand.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Lysander ask Hermia to meet him if she chooses to marry him at the beginning of A Midsummer Night's Dream?

3. How did Theseus meet his future bride?

4. What do the couple who enters the scene after Titania has the potion put on her eyes want to do?

5. What is Bottom's first name?

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