A Midsummer Night's Dream Quiz

What is the main reason Egeus brings Hermia to Theseus at the beginning of the play?

• He wants Hermia to marry Lysander instead of Demetrius.

• He wants Theseus to punish Hermia for disobedience.

• He wishes to show Theseus how much Hermia loves Demetrius.

• He wants Theseus to enforce the law so Hermia will marry Demetrius.

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What decision does Hermia make when faced with the choice between marrying Demetrius, death, or becoming a nun?

• She decides to marry Demetrius.

• She decides to run away with Lysander.

• She chooses to become a nun.

• She accepts the threat of death.

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Which character is transformed to have a donkey's head in Act 3, Scene 1?

• Lysander

• Demetrius

• Bottom

• Flute

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What is Puck's mistake regarding the love potion?

• He gives it to the wrong person, causing chaos.

• He refuses to use it, defying Oberon's orders.

• He uses too much of it on Titania.

• He drops it, rendering it useless.

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In Act 2, what is the source of the conflict between Oberon and Titania?

• Titania's refusal to attend Oberon's feast.

• Titania's control over a changeling Indian boy that Oberon wants.

• Oberon's jealousy of Titania's new suitor.

• Oberon's desire to leave the fairy realm.

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Who is Helena in love with, and how does this affect her actions?

• She loves Lysander and helps him elope with Hermia.

• She loves Demetrius and tells him about Hermia's plan to elope.

• She loves Theseus and plans to win his affection.

• She loves Bottom and tries to join his play.

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How does the love potion affect Lysander and Demetrius in Act 3, Scene 1?

• Both fall in love with Hermia.

• Both fall in love with Helena.

• Lysander falls in love with Helena, but Demetrius remains unaffected.

• Demetrius falls in love with Titania.

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What role does Bottom play in the craftsmen's play within the play?

• Pyramus

• Thisbe

• The Lion

• Moonshine

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How does Helena react when both Lysander and Demetrius declare their love for her?

• She is delighted and accepts both their affections.

• She believes they are mocking her and becomes upset.

• She decides to leave Athens to avoid the confusion.

• She asks Hermia to intervene and help her choose.

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What theme is explored through the use of the love potion in the play?

• The power and mystery of dreams.

• The irrational nature of love and attraction.

• The inevitability of fate.

• The importance of loyalty and friendship.

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