Character and Plot Analysis in A Midsummer Night's Dream Act I

Who is the Duke of Athens in Act I of A Midsummer Night's Dream?

• Oberon

• Demetrius

• Theseus

• Hermia

What is the relationship between Hermia and Egeus in Act I?

• Hermia is Egeus' sister and Egeus wants her to marry Lysander.

• Hermia is Egeus' cousin and Egeus wants her to marry Helena.

• Hermia is Egeus' daughter and Egeus wants her to marry Demetrius.

• Hermia is Egeus' niece and Egeus wants her to marry Theseus.

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How does Hermia react to her father's demand regarding her marriage in Act I?

• Hermia refuses to marry Demetrius and expresses her love for Lysander.

• Hermia decides to marry Demetrius to please her father.

• Hermia runs away from home to avoid the marriage decision.

• Hermia agrees to marry Demetrius and breaks up with Lysander.

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Who is Hermia in love with in Act I?

• Titania

• Lysander

• Helena

• Demetrius

What is the main conflict introduced in Act I of A Midsummer Night's Dream?

• Love triangle and forced marriage

• Sibling rivalry and inheritance disputes

• Political power struggle and betrayal

• Miscommunication and mistaken identity

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How does Helena feel about Demetrius in Act I?

• indifferent and apathetic

• angry and vengeful

• rejected and heartbroken

• happy and content

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What plan do Hermia and Lysander come up with to escape the Duke's order in Act I?

• They plan to hide in the castle

• They plan to confront the Duke directly

• They plan to run away to the woods outside of Athens and get married there.

• They plan to seek help from the Queen

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Who are the characters involved in the subplot of the Mechanicals in Act I?

• Peter Quince, Nick Bottom, Francis Flute, Tom Snout, Snug, Robin Starveling

• Michael Bottom

• David Flute

• John Quince

What magical beings are introduced in Act I of A Midsummer Night's Dream?

• Oberon, Titania, and Puck

• Snug, Flute, and Starveling

• Helena, Theseus, and Hippolyta

• Hermia, Demetrius, and Lysander

How does Act I set the stage for the rest of the play in terms of character relationships and conflicts?

• Act I sets the stage by introducing the main characters, their relationships, and the initial conflicts that will drive the rest of the play.

• Act I skips character introductions and jumps straight into the resolution of conflicts

• Act I introduces characters and conflicts that are unrelated to the rest of the play

• Act I only focuses on the setting and does not introduce any characters or conflicts

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