Act I
Act II
Act III
Act IV
Act V
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Why has Egeus brought his daughter and her two suitors to Theseus?
Egeus wants Theseus to make a decision regarding Hermia and her unwillingness to marry Lysander
100
Who said "I love thee not, therefore; pursue me not?
Demetrius
100
Puck puts this on Bottom's head.
A donkey's head
100
What holiday is Theseus and Hippolyta's wedding on?
May Day
100
What does Oberon tell the fairies to do to all of the couples?
Bless the couples and their future children.
200
Where does the action of the play take place?
Athens/Forest
200
Why does Puck anoint Lysander's eyes?
He thinks that he is Demetrius due to the Athenian clothing.
200
Who loves whom in Act III?
Helena loves Demetrius, Demetrius and Lysander both love Helena, and Hermia loves Lysander.
200
What do the other actors praise about Bottom now that they think he is missing?
His wit, voice and personality.
200
Why does the Philostrate not want Theseus to watch the play?
It is tedious and not very good. The actors are not professionals.
300
What do Lysander and Hermia plan to do about this seemingly impossible situation?
They plan to go to Lysander's aunt's house and get married.
300
Why does Hermia insist Lysander sleep a little ways from her?
She wants to maintain her modesty.
300
Who is described as a "painted maypole"? Who is described as "dwarfish and so low"?
Helena- "painted maypole" Hermia- "dwarfish an so low"
300
Why are Theseus, Hippolyta, Egeus and others out in the woods so early in the morning?
To hunt and hear the music of the hounds.
300
Give one example of how the play of Pyramus and Thisbe is comical instead of tragic.
The language: "I see a voice...I can hear my Thisbe's face."
400
Who says the "course of true love never did run smooth"?
Lysander
400
How does the arguement between Titania and Oberon affect the world?
Floods, droughts, famine, war, and sickness.
400
What are the names of the fairies Titania asks to wait on Bottom? (4 names)
Mustardseed, Mote, Cobweb, Peaseblossom.
400
What explanation does Demetrius make of himself being in the woods.
He followed Lysander and Hermia to prevent them from fleeing and then he fell in love with Helena.
400
What language mistake does Pyramus make when referring to Thisbe's apparent death?
He said the lion has "deflowered" Thisbe instead of "devoured" her.
500
Who said" Either to die or to abjure the society of men, therefore; fair Hermia, question your desires.
Theseus
500
Who said " We cannot fight for love as men do. We should be wooed and were not made to woo."
Helena
500
Who says "reason and love keep little company together"?
Bottom
500
What has Titania given to Oberon that moves him to remove the "hateful imperfection of her eyes"?
The changeling boy.
500
What two things does Puck ask the audience to do at the end of Shakespeare's play?
Puck asks the audience to applaud ("give me your hands") and to think of the whole play as one long dream.
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