A Midsummer Night's Dream ACT I Quiz

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

• Lysander

• Theseus

• Demetrius

• Oberon

What is the relationship between Hermia and Egeus?

• Hermia is Egeus's daughter

• Hermia is Egeus's wife

• Hermia is Egeus's servant

• Hermia is Egeus's friend

Which character is in love with Hermia at the beginning of Act I?

• Demetrius

• Lysander

• Bottom

• Theseus

What does Egeus want Theseus to do about Hermia's refusal to marry Demetrius?

• Send Hermia away

• Punish Hermia according to Athenian law

• Let Hermia choose

• Marry Hermia himself

Where do Hermia and Lysander plan to meet to run away together?

• At the palace gates

• In the forest outside Athens

• At Demetrius's house

• In the marketplace

Which character tells Demetrius about Hermia and Lysander’s plan to run away?

• Helena

• Bottom

• Egeus

• Hippolyta

What is the main reason Helena betrays Hermia’s secret to Demetrius?

• She wants to help Hermia

• She hopes Demetrius will love her in return

• She is angry at Hermia

• She wants to leave Athens

How does the law of Athens affect Hermia’s choices in Act I?

• It gives her freedom to choose her husband

• It forces her to obey her father or face punishment

• It allows her to leave Athens freely

• It requires her to marry Lysander

Why are the group of craftsmen (the "mechanicals") meeting in Act I?

• To plan a festival

• To rehearse a play for the Duke’s wedding

• To discuss politics

• To find Hermia

What does the conversation between Hermia and Helena reveal about their friendship?

• They are rivals

• They trust each other with secrets

• They dislike each other

• They have never met before