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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Flute say he is unable to play the part he is assigned in the mini-play?
(a) He will lose his voice trying to roar loud enough.
(b) The part is a woman and he has a beard.
(c) The part is too long and he cannot read.
(d) He is not tall enough to be a good wall.

2. Who is Helena in love with?
(a) Theseus.
(b) Benadick.
(c) Lysander.
(d) Demetrius.

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

4. What are the fairies who stay with Titania when she goes to sleep supposed to do?
(a) Continue singing for her.
(b) Keep her husband from finding her.
(c) Stand guard.
(d) Lay next to her.

5. How does Titania get to sleep at the end of a long night?
(a) She takes a sleeping draught.
(b) Her attendants sing her to sleep.
(c) She lays on a bed of flowers and blossoms.
(d) Puck puts a spell on her.

6. Where do the actors in the mini-play decide to have their second rehearsal?
(a) On the castle stage.
(b) In the woods.
(c) At Quince's house.
(d) On the street.

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

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

9. Who says they would be better at the role assigned to Snug in the mini-play?
(a) Snout.
(b) Starveling.
(c) Ping.
(d) Bottom.

10. Why does Hermia not want Lysander to lie next to her when they are alone in the woods?
(a) She wants to remain chaste.
(b) She does not want to be found with him.
(c) She is mad at him.
(d) She does not feel beautiful.

11. What does the Fairy King tell his wife she must do in order to stop the strife between them?
(a) Return to live with him.
(b) Fire her new fairy attendants.
(c) Stop courting other men.
(d) Return the child she has stolen.

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

13. Why does Lysander think he deserves Hermia as his bride?
(a) He has wooed her well.
(b) He is wealthy.
(c) He is from noble blood.
(d) He is smart.

14. Where does Lysander choose to move after Hermia is told to make her decision about whom to marry?
(a) To live with his aunt.
(b) To live at the castle.
(c) To Rome.
(d) To Athens.

15. What is Puck?
(a) A fairy.
(b) A man.
(c) A king.
(d) A sprite.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bottom's first name?

2. Where is the mini-play rehearsed?

3. What does Bottom brag about when he first comes on Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What has Titania stolen that has upset her husband?

5. Who is in love with Demetrius?

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