Act I
How did Theseus win Hippolyta's love?
By defeating her in battle
Describe Robin Goodfellow's (Puck's) character or personality.
quick-witted and mischievous
What solution does Bottom propose to address concerns about upsetting the audience with Pyramus' death in their play?
To write a prologue explaining that no one really gets hurt in the play
As Bottom orders the fairies to bring him honey and scratch his head, how does Titania react to this increasingly donkey-like behavior?
She is confused and tries to figure out why Bottom is behaving this way
She is so in love with Bottom that she doesn’t notice nor care
She thinks Bottom is joking and laughs at his antics
She is so in love with Bottom that she doesn’t notice nor care
What does Philostrate mean when he describes the laborers' play as both "tedious brief" and marked by "tragical mirth"?
The play is a classic, but he thinks it is too sad to be performed at a wedding
The play is a moving but funny love story that feels like it is over too soon
Despite being short, the play drags on and is unintentionally ridiculous
Despite being short, the play drags on and is unintentionally ridiculous
What does Lysander and Hermia's discussion about the troubles faced by lovers throughout history suggest about true love?
True love is rarely simple or easy
What is Oberon's plan for using the "idle-in-love" juice on Titania?
To humiliate her by making her fall in love with the first thing she sees
What does the laborers' approach to portraying moonlight and a wall reveal about their understanding of theater?
They are overly literal about their play and don’t trust the audience’s ability to suspend disbelief
Why does Oberon decide to lift the spell from Titania and tell Robin to give Bottom back his human head?
Titania has returned the boy, and Oberon has begun to pity her love for Bottom
Towards the end of the laborers' play, why does Pyramus mistakenly believe that Thisbe is dead?
He sees her mantle dirtied with blood that was on the lion’s mouth
How does Lysander plan to evade Athen's laws and marry Hermia?
He will marry Hermia outside Athen’s city limits where the laws don’t apply
What does Oberon decide to do for Helena and Demetrius?
To use the love potion on Demetrius to make him fall in love with Helena
What does Titania demand of Bottom after she falls in love with him?
To stay with her and be attended by her fairies
How does Titania react after Oberon lifts the spell from her and she immediately falls out of love with Bottom?
She seems to accept Oberon’s dominance over her as the rightful order of things
She plans revenge on Oberon for stealing the boy from her
She insists that he give back the boy because he won the child through trickery
She seems to accept Oberon’s dominance over her as the rightful order of things
Which of the following does A Midsummer Night's Dream associate with nighttime?
Political intrigue
Magic and fairies
Rationality and order
All of the above
Magic and fairies
Which of the following best describes Nick Bottom's character, based on his behavior during the laborers' meeting?
He is shy and reluctant to participate
He incorrectly considers himself an authority on the theater
He is able to give good suggestions to the other workers
He does not care about the success of the play
He incorrectly considers himself an authority on the theater
Why does Hermia insist on sleeping apart from Lysander?
She wants to preserve her modesty, chastity, and reputation before they’re married
How does Helena react when both Lysander and Demetrius profess their love for her?
She if furious and thinks both men are mocking her
After waking up in the forest in the morning, how do Hermia, Lysander, Demetrius, and Helena react to their strange behavior from the night before?
They think that they must have all shared the same dream
What do Robin, Oberon, Titania, and the fairies do when they enter the scene after the wedding festivities are over and the mortals go to bed?
They dance and sing to bless the marriages
Where does Peter Quince ask the laborers to meet for the rehearsal that night?
In the forest near the palace
What does Hermia's nightmare about a serpent eating her heart while Lysander does nothing to help her symbolize?
Fear of betrayal and the loss of love
Why do Lysander and Demetrius leave Helena and Hermia alone in the woods?
To duel for Helena’s love
As the laborers meet in Athens to rehearse before Theseus and Hippolyta's wedding, why do they believe their play is ruined?
They think Bottom is missing and irreplaceable in the role of Pyramus
What does Robin suggest the audience should do if they are offended by the play?
Think of the play as if it was a collective dream