DOUBLE JEOPARDY: “And even for that do I love you the more. I am your spaniel, and, Demetrius, The more you beat me I will fawn on you. Use me but as your spaniel: spurn me, strike me, Neglect me, lose me; only give me leave (Unworthy as I am) to follow you."
Helena
Who could seriously be considered Batman's Foil?
The Joker
How does Puck contribute to the central conflict?
He accidentally causes romantic confusion with the love potion.
What motivated the actors to go to the woods?
They wanted to rehearse the play in privacy.
In what country did the first Starbucks open outside of North America?
Japan
"Egeus, I will overbear your will, For in the temple by and by, with us, These couples shall eternally be knit.—”
Theseus
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Why are Lysander and Demetrius considered foils of one another?
Lysander is romantic, loyal, and rebels against authority; Demetrius is fickle, aggressive, and values social approval.
What does Hermia’s dream in the forest (of a serpent eating her heart) symbolize?
It represents her fears of being abandoned by Lysander.
What motivated Oberon to use the potion on Titania, the fairy queen?
He was jealous of a changeling that is under Titania's care and desired to make the changeling his knight so he could send him away and spend more time with his wife.
What is the tiny piece at the end of a shoelace called?
An aglet
“Monsieur Cobweb, good monsieur, get you your weapons in your hand and kill me a red-hipped humble-bee on the top of a thistle, and, good monsieur, bring me the honey-bag."
Bottom
Which character is considered an foil to Hermia? Explain how they are a foils!
Helena. Hermia is bold and confident; Helena is insecure and desperate.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What does the “love square” between Hermia, Helena, Lysander, and Demetrius help the audience understand?
That love is not always reciprocal or fair.
What motivated Lysander and Hermia to run into the woods at night?
They were being restricted by the Laws of Athens and were not permitted to be together. They were planning to elope.
Who was the first televised President?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
“So will I grow, so live, so die, my lord, Ere I will yield my virgin patent up Unto his Lordship whose unwishèd yoke My soul consents not to give sovereignty.”
Which character is considered an foil to Theseus? Explain how they are a foils!
Hippolyta. Theseus is impatient; Hippolyta is patient.
What central idea about love is best represented in the play?
Love is transformative, unstable, and unpredictable.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What motivated Egeus to address his concerns with Theseus?
He felt like his daughter was disregarding his authority as her father and his legal right to decide who she marries.
Originally, Amazon only sold what kind of product?
Books
"Now, until the break of day, Through this house each fairy stray. To the best bride-bed will we, Which by us shall blessèd be, And the issue there create Ever shall be fortunate."
Oberon
Why are Egeus and Lysander considered foils of one another?
Egeus believes that love is something that can be controlled by authority; Lysander believes that love should be free and made by your own decision.
What is the purpose of Bottom and the other actor’s play within a play?
It is a comic exaggeration of the main romantic plot by mocking how ridiculous people behave when they are in love.
What motivated Helena to reveal Lysander and Hermia's plan to run away to Demetrius?
She was blinded by her own love for Demetrius and was hoping to gain favor in his eyes by revealing their plan. She was desperate for his affection.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Who won the first season of American Idol?
Kelly Clarkson