A Midsummer Nights Dream Practice Final

Act 1, Scene 1: Choose the sentence below that best summarizes Egeus’ accusations against Lysander?

• Demetrius wooed Helena, but now he wants to marry Hermia.

• Lysander refuses to marry Hermia, even though he signed a marriage contract with her father.

• Lysander seduced Hermia, which has caused her to defy her father.

• Lysander wants to marry Helena, but Egeus refuses to consent.

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Act 1, Scene 1: Which of these inferences about Helena is best supported by her dialogue with Hermia in lines 1.1.180–207?

• Helena is in love with Lysander, so she is jealous of Hermia.

• Helena is jealous of Hermia because she is so beautiful.

• Helena wishes she had the same effect on Demetrius that Hermia has on him.

• Helena loves Demetrius just as much as Hermia loves him.

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Act 1, Scene 1: Why mainly does Hermia tell Helena of her plans to elope with Lysander?

• Hermia tells Helena the plan in order to test her loyalty as a friend.

• Hermia needs Helena to cover for her while she flees the city.

• The two girls are close friends and Hermia wants to confide in Helena.

• The two girls are fighting and Hermia wants to make Helena jealous.

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Act 1, Scene 2: Choose the sentence that best explains why the characters (The Mechanicals) in this scene are meeting.

• They are planning to perform a play at the Theseus’ upcoming wedding.

• They are electing a new president because their current president is getting married.

• They are gathering for their local meeting of craftsmen who enjoy theater.

• All of the above

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Act 1, Scene 2: Why most likely does the author choose a group of common laborers to put on a play, within A Midsummer Night’s Dream? 

• The laborers’ laughable efforts and general coarseness add to the comedy.

• The laborers are better actors than the people who usually perform Shakespeare.

• The laborers represent the range of people who enjoy Shakespeare’s work.

• The laborers are common people to contrast them with the noble language of Hermia and Lysander.

Act 2, Scene 1: Which one of the following statements best characterizes Puck?

• He is a sweet creature who sometimes plots to prank and tease others.

• He is a mischievous and violent spirit who dislikes royal or noble people.

• He is a sweet creature who is beloved by everyone in the forest.

• He is a mischievous sprite who is known for making trouble whenever he goes.

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Act 2, Scene 1: Which of the following most closely summarizes the past disagreement between Titania and Oberon in 2.1.60–80?

• Oberon wants Titania to intervene and prevent Hippolyta and Theseus from marrying.

• Titania and Oberon are jealous of the past affections that each has shown to Hippolyta and Theseus.

• Titania is angry that Oberon once stole a beloved attendant from her, simply because he wanted to hurt her.

• All of the above

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Act 2 Scene 2: Why mainly do Lysander and Hermia stop in the woods to sleep in 2.2.34–42?

• Lysander wants to seduce Hermia and tries to sleep next to her.

• Lysander admits that he has lost his way in the woods.

• Hermia is afraid of the voices they keep hearing in the woods.

• Hermia is tired after the long journey from Athens and wants to rest.

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Act 2 Scene 2: Which of the following scenarios from the text most closely depicts the characters abiding by Athenian cultural norms of the time?

• Titania and Oberon have an open relationship in which they pursue other lovers.

• Helena pursues Demetrius even though he should be pursuing her because she’s a woman.

• Hermia believes that it is not appropriate for her to sleep beside Lysander since they are not married yet

• All of the above

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Act 3, Scene 1: Which of the following inferences is best supported by Act 3, Scene 1?

• Puck changes Bottom’s head into that of an ass because he thinks Bottom is ridiculous.

• Oberon ordered Puck to change Bottom into an ass in order to humiliate Titania.

• Puck gave Bottom an ass’ head to punish him for betraying the Athenian lovers.

• Titania truly loves Bottom, so she doesn't care that he has been transformed into an ass’ head.

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