A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 1 Flashcard

Front

Who does Egeus want Hermia to marry?

Back

Demetrius

Front

What do Hermia and Lysander agree to do?

Back

She and Lysander will run away together and go to his aunt's house in the forest and get married.

Front

Why does Helena tell Demetrius about Hermia and Lysander's plan?

Back

She wants to follow Demetrius into the forest because she wants his attention.

Front

Who is Theseus engaged to?

Back

Hippolyta

Front

How did Theseus and Hippolyta become engaged?

Back

Theseus defeated the minoutar in battle and won Hippolyta's hand in marriage as a peace settlement.

Front

What are Theseus and Hippolyta discussing at the play’s start?

Back

They are discussing their wedding, which is supposed to take place in four days’ time

Front

Where do Lysander and Hermia plan to be married?

Back

at Lysander's aunt's house

Front

Who are the first two characters we meet in the play?

Back

Theseus and Hippolyta

Front

The actors are preparing for a play which they will perform at: Egeus's funeral, Theseus and Hippolyta's coronation, Theseus and Hippolyta's wedding, Hermia and Lysander's wedding

Back

Theseus and Hippolyta's wedding

Front

Which of the following is NOT a choice that Theseus gives Hermia? Options: Join his wedding party, Marry Demetrius, Become a nun, Die

Back

Join his wedding party