A Midsummer Night's Dream Act I

Front

Who is the lead director of The Mechanicals?

Back

Peter Quince is the lead director of The Mechanicals, a group of amateur actors in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.'

Front

Who does Hermia wish to marry?

Back

Hermia wishes to marry Lysander, despite her father's wishes for her to marry Demetrius.

Front

Why are The Mechanicals putting on a play?

Back

The Mechanicals are putting on a play to celebrate the wedding of Theseus and Hippolyta.

Front

In which city is 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' set?

Back

The play is set in Athens, a city in ancient Greece.

Front

Where do The Mechanicals plan to meet to rehearse?

Back

The Mechanicals plan to meet in the woods to rehearse their play.

Front

What is the main conflict for Hermia in Act I?

Back

Hermia faces the conflict of choosing between her love for Lysander and her father's demand that she marry Demetrius.

Front

Who is Egeus in relation to Hermia?

Back

Egeus is Hermia's father, who wants her to marry Demetrius.

Front

What role does Theseus play in the story?

Back

Theseus is the Duke of Athens and represents authority and order in the play.

Front

What is the significance of the woods in the play?

Back

The woods symbolize a place of magic and transformation, where characters experience love and confusion.

Front

Who is Demetrius?

Back

Demetrius is a young man who is in love with Hermia, but she does not return his affections.