MSND Act 1 Quiz

Where is the play set?

• In and around Genoa

• In and around Athens

• In and around London

• In and around Verona

What is Theseus planning as the play opens?

• His wedding to Titania

• His wedding to Hermia

• His wedding to Helena

• His wedding to Hippolyta

Why has Egeus come to see Theseus?

• His daughter won't marry the man he wants her to marry.

• His daughter refuses to attend Theseus's wedding.

• His daughter refuses to act as Hippolyta's lady in waiting.

• His daughter wants to perform in the entertainment planned for Theseus's wedding.

What phrase from this act emphasizes the theme of love's difficulty?

• "Lord, what fools these mortals be!"

• "The course of true love never did run smooth."

• "I have had a most rare vision."

• "Ay, love! What has happened to me?"

What does Lysander propose to Hermia?

• That they have a double wedding with Helena and Demetrius

• That they ask the fairies for help overthrowing Theseus

• That they run away to the home of Lysander's aunt

• That they join the band of fairies who live in the woods

Why has a group of laborers gathered with Peter Quince?

• They're discussing the food to be served at Theseus"s wedding.

• They're writing and rehearsing several songs to honor Theseus.

• They're rehearsing a play that the men hope to perform at Theseus"s wedding.

• They're discussing the repairs that need to be made at Theseus"s palace before his wedding.

Why does Quince have trouble conducting a meeting with the actors?

• Because he has fallen in love with Theseus's fiance.

• Because he can't remember why the men have gathered at his house.

• Because Bottom keeps interrupting him.

• Because he thinks it's a bad idea for the men to perform at the wedding.

What is the name of the play the actors want to perform?

• The Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Cruel Death of Pyramus and Thisbe.

• A Midsummer Night's Dream.

• The Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Cruel Death of Lysander and Hermia.

• The Twisted Tale and Lamentable Woes of Athenian Lovers.

How does Quince convince Bottom to play Pyramus?

• By appealing to Bottom's vanity

• By appealing to Bottom's sense of humor

• By appealing to Bottom's love of wine

• By appealing to Bottom's reason

Why are the actors worried?

• They're worried that the audience won't find the play amusing.

• They're worried that the lion will upset the ladies in attendance.

• They're worried that no one will pay attention to the performance.

• They're worried that they will not be invited by Theseus to attend his wedding.