Midsummer Acts 3-5 Review

What is the main purpose of a prologue in a Shakespearean play?

• To introduce the only main characters

• To summarize the plot of the play

• To explain the historical context

• To list the cast

Answer explanation

The main purpose of a prologue in a Shakespearean play is to summarize the plot, providing the audience with a brief overview of the story and its themes, setting the stage for what is to come.

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What happened to Bottom that caused his friends to run away from him?

• He started singing loudly

• His head was transformed into that of a donkey

• He fell asleep on stage

• He forgot his lines

Answer explanation

Bottom's friends ran away because his head was transformed into that of a donkey, which frightened them. This magical transformation is a key comedic element in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.

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What does Puck do to prevent Lysander and Demetrius from hurting each other in Act 4?

• He uses fog and pretends to be the other person

• He locks them in a room

• He calls for Oberon’s help

• He distracts them with music

Answer explanation

Puck uses fog to confuse Lysander and Demetrius, making them think they are fighting each other. By pretending to be one of them, he prevents them from hurting one another, showcasing his cleverness and mischief.

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What is Puck’s motive for turning Bottom’s head into a donkey?

• To punish Bottom for being rude

• To help Oberon and create mischief

• To help Bottom win a bet

• To scare the other actors

Answer explanation

Puck transforms Bottom's head into a donkey to create mischief and assist Oberon in his plans. This act exemplifies Puck's playful nature and his role as a trickster in the story.

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Helena believes that ____ and ____ are making fun of her when they show their feelings toward her.

• Hermia and Lysander

• Demetrius and Oberon

• Lysander and Demetrius

• Titania and Puck

Answer explanation

Helena feels that Lysander and Demetrius are mocking her because their affections seem insincere, leading her to believe they are making fun of her feelings.

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Which character does NOT belong to the fairy group of characters?

• Oberon

• Titania

• Puck

• Quince

Answer explanation

Quince is a character from Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' but is not a fairy. Oberon, Titania, and Puck are all part of the fairy realm, making Quince the correct choice as the character that does not belong.

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Which character does NOT belong to the group of actors (the Mechanicals)?

• Snug

• Flute

• Demetrius

• Quince

Answer explanation

Demetrius is not part of the Mechanicals, who are a group of amateur actors in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. Snug, Flute, and Quince are all members of this group, while Demetrius is one of the main characters in the play.

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Which character does NOT belong to the four lovers?

• Hermia

• Helena

• Lysander

• Puck

Answer explanation

Puck is not one of the four lovers in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. The four lovers are Hermia, Helena, and Lysander, while Puck is a mischievous fairy who causes chaos among them.

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Which conflict is NOT resolved at the end of the play?

• The love triangle between Hermia, Helena, Lysander, and Demetrius

• The feud between Oberon and Titania

• The actors’ performance

• Demetrius still has the love potion on him

Answer explanation

At the end of the play, Demetrius still has the love potion on him, which means his feelings may not be genuine. This conflict remains unresolved, unlike the others that find closure.

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True or False: Oberon ends the play with the little boy.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. Oberon ends the play with the little boy, as he takes him under his care, highlighting the resolution of the story and his role in the reconciliation of the characters.

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