Shakespeare Today: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Act 3 Summary

Shakespeare Today: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Act 3 Summary

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4th Grade - University

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This video provides a summary of Act 3 of Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. It begins with Titania asleep in the woods, while the mechanicals rehearse their play. Puck pranks Bottom by giving him a donkey's head, causing chaos. Oberon and Puck's love potion leads to confusion among the lovers, with Hermia, Demetrius, Lysander, and Helena entangled in a comedic mix-up. Puck eventually resolves the chaos, and the lovers fall asleep. The lesson concludes with a preview of the next act.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What solution does Bottom propose to calm the audience's fears about the play?

To add a prologue explaining no harm will come to anyone

To have the actors wear masks

To cancel the play entirely

To perform a comedy instead

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prank does Puck play on Bottom during the rehearsal?

He turns Bottom into a fairy

He makes Bottom fall asleep

He gives Bottom a donkey's head

He makes Bottom invisible

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Oberon react to Puck's report about Titania and Bottom?

He is confused and asks for clarification

He is furious and demands a reversal

He is amused and pleased

He is indifferent and ignores it

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes Demetrius to fall in love with Helena?

A misunderstanding with Hermia

His realization of Helena's beauty

A spell cast by Oberon

A love potion applied by Puck

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Puck prevent Lysander and Demetrius from fighting?

He calls for Oberon's help

He uses a magic barrier to separate them

He imitates their voices to lead them apart

He puts them to sleep with a spell