Act 1 Scene 1
Which statement best describes the relationship between Demetrius and Helena?
A) Demetrius loves Helena, but she doesn't love him back
B) Helena dotes on Demetrius, but he doesn't love her
C) They are planning to marry in secret
D) They have never met before this scene
A) Demetrius loves Helena, but she doesn't love him back
What role does Puck play in Oberon's plan to punish Titania?
A) He will steal the changeling boy directly
B) He will convince Titania to give up the boy
C) He will fetch the magical love flower for Oberon to use on Titania
D) He will make Titania fall asleep forever
C) He will fetch the magical love flower for Oberon to use on Titania
Why is the setting of "the woods" important to this scene?
A) It's where the magical and human worlds overlap
B) It's the only place in Athens
C) Woods have no significance
D) It's where weddings happen
A) It's where the magical and human worlds overlap
Why is it significant that the workmen plan to rehearse in the woods?
A) They are afraid of performing
B) It sets up a future meeting place where multiple storylines will intersect
C) They don't like Athens
D) The woods are closer to their homes
B) It sets up a future meeting place where multiple storylines will intersect
How does the introduction of the magical love flower change the stakes of the story?
A) It adds magic as a force that can create chaos and confusion
B) It has no effect on the story
C) It solves all the problems
D) It only affects flowers
A) It adds magic as a force that can create chaos and confusion
Based on Lysander's statement that Demetrius "wrote songs for Nedar's daughter, Helena," what can you infer about Demetrius?
A) He is loyal and faithful to Hermia
B) He was previously interested in Helena before pursuing Hermia
C) He is a professional musician
D) He doesn't know Helena
B) He was previously interested in Helena before pursuing Hermia
What does "beguile" mean in the phrase "When I a fat and bean-fed horse beguile"?
A) to feed
B) to ride
C) to bewitch or trick
D) to kill
C) to bewitch or trick
How does the conflict between Oberon and Titania parallel (mirror) the conflict from Act 1?
A) Both involve authority figures fighting over who controls a young person's fate
B) They have nothing in common
C) Both are about wedding planning
D) Both involve Athens
A) Both involve authority figures fighting over who controls a young person's fate
How does Quince's relationship with Bottom differ from his relationship with the other workmen?
A) Quince treats everyone the same way
B) Quince must constantly manage Bottom's enthusiasm and redirect him
C) Quince is afraid of Bottom
D) Quince ignores Bottom completely
B) Quince must constantly manage Bottom's enthusiasm and redirect him
What role does Puck serve in the structure of the play?
A) He is the villain who causes all problems
B) He is the comic relief and agent of chaos who drives the magical plot
C) He is the hero who saves everyone
D) He has no important role
B) He is the comic relief and agent of chaos who drives the magical plot
Which summary best retells the main events of this scene in logical order?
A) Hermia and Lysander plan to elope, then Helena tells Demetrius, then Egeus complains to Theseus
B) Theseus talks to Hippolyta, then Egeus demands Hermia marry Demetrius, then Hermia and Lysander plan to elope, then Helena decides to tell Demetrius
C) Helena loves Demetrius, Hermia loves Lysander, they all argue, and then everyone leaves
D) Egeus loves Demetrius, Hermia runs away, Theseus arrests everyone
B)
Why does the text mention that people who call Puck "sweet Puck" have good luck?
A) It shows Puck can be helpful when treated kindly
B) It proves Puck is always nice
C) It means Puck gives everyone good luck
D) It shows Puck is afraid of nice people
A) It shows Puck can be helpful when treated kindly
. When Puck says "I'll put a girdle round about the earth," what does this exaggerated language emphasize?
A) Puck's incredible speed and magical power
B) That Puck likes jewelry
C) That the earth is round
D) That Puck is dishonest
A) Puck's incredible speed and magical power
What can you infer about the workmen's level of theatrical experience?
A) They are professional actors with years of training
B) They are amateur performers who may not fully understand theater
C) They have performed for the Duke many times before
D) They all refuse to perform
B) They are amateur performers who may not fully understand theater
Why is it ironic that the workmen are performing a tragedy ("cruel death of Pyramus and Thisbe") as entertainment for a wedding?
A) Weddings should celebrate love, not death
B) There is no irony
C) Tragedies are always performed at weddings
D) The Duke hates weddings
A) Weddings should celebrate love, not death
Based on the vocabulary definitions provided (course = path, fiancée = woman engaged to be married, elope = run off secretly to be married), which theme is Shakespeare exploring?
A) The path of love is difficult and requires sacrifice
B) Marriage is always easy and simple
C) Parents always know what's best
D) Laws should never be questioned
A) The path of love is difficult and requires sacrifice
. What is the purpose of the vivid imagery in Puck's description of the old woman falling off the stool?
A) To make readers feel sad
B) To create a humorous, visual scene that shows Puck's playful nature
C) To prove old women are clumsy
D) To show that all fairies are mean
B) To create a humorous, visual scene that shows Puck's playful nature
Which evidence from the text shows that Oberon is determined to get revenge on Titania?
A) "Am not I thy lord?"
B) "Well, go thy way; thou shalt not from this grove Till I torment thee for this injury"
C) "Give me that boy and I will go with thee"
D) "I am invisible"
B) "Well, go thy way; thou shalt not from this grove Till I torment thee for this injury"
Given Bottom's personality and the presence of Puck (who loves mischief) in the woods, what might happen?
A) Bottom might become a target for Puck's pranks or magic
B) Bottom will become king
C) Puck will ignore the workmen
D) Nothing will happen
A) Bottom might become a target for Puck's pranks or magic
How does this scene with the workmen contrast with the serious conflicts in Act 1, Scene 1?
A) There is no contrast
B) It provides comic relief and a lighter tone compared to the life-or-death situation Hermia faces
C) It makes everything more serious
D) It removes all comedy from the play
B) It provides comic relief and a lighter tone compared to the life-or-death situation Hermia faces
What message does the opening quote "The course of true love never did run smooth" convey about the play's theme?
A) Love is always easy and simple
B) Love faces obstacles and challenges
C) Love should be avoided
D) Love only happens to perfect people
B) Love faces obstacles and challenges
What effect does the repetitive structure "Sometimes... Sometimes... Other times..." create in describing Puck's tricks?
A) It makes the text boring
B) It emphasizes the variety and frequency of Puck's mischief
C) It shows Puck only does one trick
D) It has no effect
B) It emphasizes the variety and frequency of Puck's mischief
What can you infer about Oberon's character when he decides to use magic to trick Titania?
A) He is kind and forgiving
B) He is patient and understanding
C) He is vengeful and willing to use trickery to get what he wants
D) He is weak and powerless
C) He is vengeful and willing to use trickery to get what he wants
How does the social class of the workmen (carpenter, weaver, bellows-mender) add to the comedy of the scene?
A) It doesn't affect the comedy
B) Their humble occupations contrast humorously with their grand theatrical ambitions
C) Only nobles can be funny
D) Their jobs make them natural actors
B) Their humble occupations contrast humorously with their grand theatrical ambitions
What is ironic about Helena's plan to win Demetrius's love?
A) She plans to help the man she loves pursue another woman
B) She wants to marry Lysander instead
C) She doesn't actually love Demetrius
D) She is already married to someone else
A) She plans to help the man she loves pursue another woman