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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Theseus wake the four Athenian lovers when he finds them in the woods?
(a) With cold water.
(b) With hunting horns.
(c) With tree branches.
(d) By kicking them.

2. Why is Bottom so surprised at the reaction he gets from the other actors after Puck has enchanted him?
(a) He thought they were his friends.
(b) He wanted them to help him.
(c) He did not know they were so cowardly.
(d) He does not notice the difference.

3. Which of the following is NOT a name of one of Titania's attendants?
(a) Peasblossom.
(b) Birdsong.
(c) Mustardseed.
(d) Cobweb.

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

5. What do the other actors do when they see what Puck has done to Bottom during the second rehearsal for the mini-play?
(a) Run away.
(b) Laugh.
(c) Yell at him.
(d) Fight him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Demetrius do when he wakes up to see Helena in the woods?

2. What will happen if the actors are unable to find their missing fellow in Act 4, Scene 2?

3. What does Titania continue to offer Bottom while they are together in the woods?

4. How is Puck told to lead Lysander and Demetrius away from one another?

5. What does Puck do to Bottom while he is off-stage during his second rehearsal for the mini-play?

Short Essay Questions

1. What will happen if the actors are unable to find their missing fellow in Act 4, Scene 2?

2. How do the other actors respond to what Puck does to Bottom, and why is Bottom so surprised by this reaction?

3. What happens to Bottom when he wakes up alone in the woods?

4. Why are Oberon and Puck in such a hurry to clear up the amusing confusion they have caused during the night?

5. How does Puck clear up the confusion among the four lovers of Athens?

6. What does Bottom plan to do after he wakes up alone in the woods?

7. What do the Fairy King and Queen want to do at Theseus's wedding and why?

8. How does Demetrius respond to the news that by law, he can now marry Hermia?

9. What does Bottom say the Lion must do before he begins his part in the mini-play?

10. Why does Oberon want Puck to wait until Titania wakes up to change Bottom's head?

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