A Midsummer Night's Dream Act I

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

• Theseus and Hippolyta
• Theseus and Egeus
• Hermia and Lysander
• Hermia and Demetrius

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

• They are planning a party for the King.
• They are discussing their wedding, which is supposed to take place in four days’ time
• They are debating politics

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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

Who does Egeus want Hermia to marry?

• Lysander
• Theseus
• Demetrius
• Nick Bottom

Which of the following is NOT a choice that Theseus gives Hermia?

• Join his wedding party
• Marry Demetrius
• Become a nun
• Die

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Who did Helena love?

• Theseus
• Lysander
• Egeus
• Demetrius

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What did Hermia and Lysander decide to do about their situation?

• Run away and get married in secret
• Join the company of actors and marry during the play.
• Poison Demetrius.
• Kill themselves.

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Why was Helena angry at Hermia?

• Hermia did not invite her to her wedding.
• Hermia did not tell Helena she was running away.
• Helena thought Hermia should marry Demetrius.
• Demetrius was in love with Hermia.

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What's Helena's reason for telling Demetrius what Hermia and Lysander plan?

• She will have a reason to see him.
• He'll stop loving Hermia.
• She wants Hermia to get in trouble with Theseus
• She's a gossip.

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Who are the workmen?

• Theseus's servants
• The fairies
• Hermia's brothers
• The company of actors