Understanding Love in Shakespeare's Play

Understanding Love in Shakespeare's Play

Assessment

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English, Arts, Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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Shakespeare introduces the complexity of love in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' through Lysander's metaphor comparing love to a river, highlighting its unpredictable nature. The play's structure, with its intertwining subplots, further emphasizes this theme, illustrating that love cannot be expected to follow a rational path.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Lysander's line 'The course of true love never did run smooth' suggest about love?

Love is always easy and straightforward.

Love is unpredictable and full of challenges.

Love is always rational.

Love is a simple emotion.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Shakespeare metaphorically compare love in the play?

To a tree

To a river

To a bird

To a mountain

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Shakespeare use the metaphor of a river to describe love?

Because rivers are always calm and predictable.

Because rivers naturally change course and speed.

Because rivers are man-made and controlled.

Because rivers are always straight.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Shakespeare remind us about love through the river metaphor?

Love is always predictable.

Love is always logical.

Love is a weak emotion.

Love is a powerful emotion that defies predictability.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the structure of the play emphasize the complexity of love?

By including multiple subplots that intersect.

By focusing on a single love story.

By avoiding any subplots.

By having a straightforward plot.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the multiple subplots in the play revolve around?

Love stories

War stories

Adventure stories

Friendship stories