Exploring A Midsummer Night's Dream

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

• Lysander

• Theseus

• Demetrius

• Egeus

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What event are Theseus and Hippolyta preparing for in Act I, Scene I?

• A battle

• A festival

• Their wedding

• A funeral

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What does Theseus ask Philostrate to do?

• Prepare a feast

• Stir up the Athenian youth to merriments

• Organize a hunting party

• Arrange a meeting with Egeus

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How does Hippolyta describe the passage of time until their wedding?

• Slowly

• Quickly

• Painfully

• Joyfully

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What metaphor does Theseus use to describe the old moon?

• A silver bow

• A step-dame or a dowager

• A bright star

• A golden chariot

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Why does Theseus say he wooed Hippolyta with his sword?

• To show his bravery

• To win her love through conquest

• To protect her from danger

• To demonstrate his skill

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Analyze the mood Theseus wants to create for his wedding. What does he want to avoid?

• Joy; avoid sadness

• Excitement; avoid boredom

• Mirth; avoid melancholy

• Peace; avoid conflict

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What does Hippolyta mean by "Four nights will quickly dream away the time"?

• The nights will be filled with dreams

• Time will pass quickly as they sleep

• They will have nightmares

• The nights will be long and restless

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What is the significance of the moon in the conversation between Theseus and Hippolyta?

• It symbolizes time and change

• It represents love and romance

• It is a sign of bad luck

• It is a symbol of power

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Identify the character who exits the scene to carry out Theseus's orders.

• Egeus

• Philostrate

• Lysander

• Demetrius

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