A Midsummer Night's Dream Test Review

The setting of this play is in ____________

• London, England

• Paris, France

• Athens, Greece

• Rome, Italy

How did Theseus "win" Hippolyta?

• He won her through his love

• He won her by defeating her in battle

• He won her in a bow and arrow contest

• She wanted to marry him

Hermia likes _________, but her father wants her to marry____________

• Demetrius; Lysander

• Lysander; Demetrius

Why is Egeus upset?

• His wife doesn't love him anymore

• He wants to be the Duke of Athens

• His daughter, Hermia, doesn't want to marry the man he chose for her

• Theseus is not listening to his demands

What does Egeus want Theseus to do?

• Kill Hermia

• Make him King

• Kill Lysander

• Have him uphold the ancient privilege of Athens

All of the following are choices for Hermia in Act 1 EXCEPT?

• Marry Demetrius

• Become a Nun

• Be put to death

• Be locked in a cage forever

What does Lysander say about Demetrius' past?

• He has never been in love

• He murdered a bunch of people

• He once loved another woman (Helena) but abandoned her

• He once loved another woman (Hermia)

What do Lysander and Hermia decide to do?

• Get married in Athens anyways

• Kill Theseus and Egeus

• Elope and hide at their aunt's house located seven miles away

• Leave the country and get married in France

What plan does Helena have by telling Demetrius of Lysander and Hermia's flight?

• She wants to make Hermia angry because Helena is jealous

• She hopes Demetrius might change his mind about her & fall back in love

• She secretly is in love with Lysander & hopes that this will help her

• She just wants to cause mischief

Quince, Snug, Bottom, Flute, Snout, and Starveling are all ___________

• Talented Actors

• Common Laborers

• Rich men

• Under the guidance of Fairies