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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What role in the mini-play is Bottom assigned?
(a) Thisbe.
(b) Pyramus.
(c) Moonshine.
(d) The Lion.

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

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

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

7. What happened to the mother of the child Titania has stolen?
(a) She is in prison.
(b) She forgot all about him.
(c) She begged Titania to take him.
(d) She died.

8. Who says they would be better at the part Flute has been assigned in the mini-play?
(a) Ping.
(b) Snout.
(c) Bottom.
(d) Quince.

9. With whom does Titania always enter the stage?
(a) Her attendants.
(b) Her children.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her sister.

10. Why is Demetrius running when he enters Act 2, Scene 2 after Puck exits?
(a) He wanted to be out of the woods before night fell.
(b) He is trying to find Helena.
(c) He is frightened.
(d) He is trying to get away from Helena.

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

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

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

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

15. Who is assigning all the actors to their part in the mini-play?
(a) Snug.
(b) Ping.
(c) Snout.
(d) Quince.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bottom's first name?

2. Why does Flute say he is unable to play the part he is assigned in the mini-play?

3. What does Quince say to the man who tries to prove he should have Snug's part in the mini-play?

4. Who is Helena in love with?

5. When do the actors in the mini-play plan to meet again for their second rehearsal?

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