Act I
Act II
Act III
Act IV
Act V
100
To whom does Egeus bring his daughter and her suitors to decide her fate?
Theseus
100
Puck and Oberon use a flower to cause mischief in the forest. Who is responsible for making the flower so magical?
Cupid
100
What is wrong with Bottom that makes the rest of the actors run off when he reappears?
He now has a donkey head.
100
Why are the artisans in such a hurry to get to the Duke's palace?
The Duke has already dined and is waiting for entertainment.
100
What does Oberon tell the fairies to do to all of the couples at the end of the play?
Bless their marriages and families.
200
What does Theseus say are Hermia's choices if she won't marry Demetrius?
die or become a nun
200
Whose eyes does Puck anoint first?
Lysander's
200
What does Hermia accuse Demetrius of doing?
Killing Lysander.
200
Why are the artisans upset that Bottom is lost? (Give two reasons.)
1. They can't perform their play. 2. They won't make any money.
200
What do the audience's comments add to the play within-a-play?
Reinforce the humor of the play through their explanations.
300
What does Lysander say about Demetrius' history with Helena that complicates the whole situation?
Demetrius has already been involved romantically with Helena in the past.
300
Why does Hermia insist Lysander sleep a little ways from her?
What is because she wants to maintain her modesty.
300
Of what does Hermia accuse Helena?
Stealing her love, Lysander.
300
Why are Theseus, Hippolyta, Egeus and others out in the woods so early in the morning?
What is to observe the rite of May (May Day).
300
Who thinks the play is the silliest thing she has ever seen?
Hippolyta
400
Specifically where do Lysander and Hermia plan to run away to?
To Lysander's aunt's house to get married.
400
Why does Titania say she cannot give up the changeling child to Oberon?
Titania vowed to raise him.
400
How are the actors going to keep from scaring the ladies when Pyramus kills himself or when the lion roars?
Write a Prologue.
400
Why does Demetrius explain to the adults that he was in the woods?
He followed Lysander and Hermia to prevent them from fleeing.
400
Besides love, what does Theseus say is responsible for the lovers stories about how they ended up in the woods?
Their imagination.
500
Where do the actors meet the when they get together to rehearse their play?
In the woods
500
What two things does Oberon plan for Titania?
1. Anoint her eyes to make her fall in love with a creature. 2. Take the child from her.
500
What does Hermia think the others, particularly Helena, are teasing her about?
Her short height.
500
While he thinks it is kind of funny, how else does Oberon feel about Titania's infatuation with Bottom?
He pities her for what he has done.
500
What does Philostrate think of the play that the Duke asks to watch?
He thinks it's terrible.
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