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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was married at the same time as Theseus?
(a) Bottom and Cobweb.
(b) Helena and Demetrius.
(c) Titania and Oberon.
(d) Puck and Peasblossom.

2. What does Titania continue to offer Bottom while they are together in the woods?
(a) Rest and comfort.
(b) Love.
(c) Food and music.
(d) Water and ointments.

3. What reason does Lysander give Hermia for leaving her alone in the woods?
(a) He was angry with her.
(b) He loves Helena.
(c) He thought she had left.
(d) He went to get her some food.

4. What does Egeus say when he hears that Hermia tried to elope?
(a) He commands her to return home never to leave.
(b) He tells Demetrius she is now his.
(c) He tells Lysander he will be hung for this.
(d) He tells Hermia she is no longer his daughter.

5. What is Titania doing at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) Crying.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Praying.
(d) Singing.

6. What does Demetrius do after Hermia leaves to go find Lysander?
(a) Cries.
(b) Chases after her.
(c) Sleeps.
(d) Thinks out a new plan to woo her.

7. Who does Puck blame for the contention among the four lovers of Athens?
(a) Robin Goodfellow.
(b) Titania.
(c) Theseus.
(d) Oberon.

8. Where did the actors last see their missing fellow?
(a) In the woods.
(b) At his house.
(c) On a street in Athens.
(d) At Quince's house.

9. What does Bottom feel needs to be explained to all the audiences who see their mini-play?
(a) That it is about love.
(b) That the lion is really a man.
(c) That they are not professional actors.
(d) That the deaths are not real.

10. What was Titania dreaming about before she wakes up in the woods with Bottom?
(a) That Oberon was mocking her.
(b) That the Indian child had been taken from her.
(c) That she was in love with an ass.
(d) That Puck had been snooping around her bower.

11. How is Puck told to lead Lysander and Demetrius away from one another?
(a) Cause one to fall asleep.
(b) Appear as Helena.
(c) Take one by the hand and lead him away.
(d) Mimic the voice of Helena.

12. What does Bottom ask Cobweb to do for him while he is with Titania?
(a) Fetch him some food.
(b) Scratch his head.
(c) Bring him some water.
(d) Sing a song.

13. What does Bottom say when he awakens after his night with Titania?
(a) He is sad to have it end so soon.
(b) He should be honored.
(c) It was a dream.
(d) He is angry at Titania for leaving him.

14. Where is Act 4, Scene 2 played out?
(a) The woods.
(b) Quince's house.
(c) A street in Athens.
(d) Theseus's castle.

15. What happens when Titania first wakes up in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) She screams out in fear.
(b) She dresses for the day.
(c) She falls in love with Bottom.
(d) She calls for her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the actors think has happened to their missing fellow?

2. After Bottom has been enchanted by Puck, who chases the other actors?

3. What does Oberon plan to do while Puck fixes the contention between the lovers from Athens?

4. What do the actors ask their missing fellow to tell them?

5. Who does the Fairy King blame for the contention among the four lovers of Athens?

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