Chronology
Lovers
Tradesmen
Fairies
Athenian Court
100
What is the main plot of this play?
The wedding of the Duke of Athens and Hippolyta
100
Who is Demetrius's first love interest?
Helena
100
Name two members of the Tradesmen
Bottom and Snout (answers may vary)
100
What is Puck's other name?
Robin Goodfellow
100
Why does Theseus mention the moon wanes slowly?
He is impatient for his wedding
200
Who is the first character to get the love juice on their eyes?
Titania
200
How does Helena react when Lysander claims he loves her?
She thinks he's making fun of her
200
Name one ridiculous thing about the play within a play. Provide an example
Answers might include: Prologue, misread lines, interruptions to speak to the audience
200
The weather and season to be disrupted
What is caused by Titania and Oberon's fighting?
200
What is the consequence of a woman not marrying the appropriate man?
Death or nunnery
300
Who do we meet first, the fairies or the tradesmen?
The tradesmen
300
How long have Hermia and Helena been friends?
Since childhood
300
Name two "adjustments" the tradesmen make to the play
Answers may include: the prologue, the wall, the man for the moon "moonshine," the Lion's interjection
300
Name two of Titania's Fairy servants
Answer may include: Pleaseblossom, Mustardseed, Cobweb, Moth
300
Who is Egeus?
Hermia's father
400
In what order is the love potion applied? In what order is the remedy applied?
Love potion: First Titania, then Lysander, then Demetrius Remedy: First Lysander, then Titania
400
Who fights first, Helena and Hermia or Demetrius and Lysander?
Helena and Hermia
400
How does the tradesmen's play parallel Shakespeare's play?
He is commenting on the convoluted and confusing nature of his own play
400
What do the Fairies represent?
No rules, freedom, anything goes mentality
400
How did Theseus win Hippolyta?
"By sword" - she is his trophy wife
500
Put these in order: 1. The tradesmen go into the woods 2. The love potion is applied to Demetrius 3. Hermia runs away from Lysander
1. The tradesmen go into the woods 2. Hermia runs away from Lysander 3. The love potion is applied to Demetrius
500
What do the lovers represent?
Change, hope, turbulence
500
Is this play appropriate for a wedding? Why or why not?
No, because it is about two lovers dying
500
What characters are placed in direct opposition to Titania and Oberon? (Who does Shakespeare compare them to?)
Hippolyta and Theseus
500
Name two aspects of the Athenian court that also exist in our society
Rules and laws, gender inequality (Answers may vary)
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