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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first thing the Fairy King tells his wife when they meet on stage?
(a) She looks lovely.
(b) She did not keep her promise to him.
(c) She should obey his command.
(d) She should not have slept so late.

2. What does the fairy queen accuse her husband of when they first meet on stage?
(a) Sleeping with other women.
(b) Being too gentle-hearted.
(c) Being a hypocrite.
(d) Lying to her.

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

4. What has Titania stolen that has upset her husband?
(a) His crown.
(b) Some of his powers.
(c) The heart of another man.
(d) An Indian child.

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

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

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

8. What does Theseus say will happen to Hermia if she does not marry the man Egeus wants her to marry?
(a) She will be put in a nunnery.
(b) She will be imprisoned.
(c) She will be banished.
(d) She will be killed.

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

10. How did Theseus meet his future bride?
(a) At a ball.
(b) In the war.
(c) On the street.
(d) At a council.

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

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

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

14. What does Hermia say about true love in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) It never runs smoothly.
(b) It is a cruel joke on the heart.
(c) It is always inconvenient.
(d) It is impossible to attain.

15. What do the couple who enters the scene after Titania has the potion put on her eyes want to do?
(a) Rest.
(b) Cry.
(c) Run.
(d) Kiss.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lysander think he deserves Hermia as his bride?

2. What does the Fairy King tell his wife she must do in order to stop the strife between them?

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

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

5. What does the actor who thinks he would be better at Snug's role do to prove his belief?

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