A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1 Performance: Lysander Lines 156-168a

A suitor tells Hermia about his wealthy aunt's remote house, where they can escape Athenian law. He proposes marriage and asks Hermia to meet him in the woods the next night, where they had previously met with Helena, to plan their future together.

Who is the speaker's aunt described as?

• A strict school teacher

• A famous artist

• A wealthy merchant

• A widow with no children

What does the speaker propose to Hermia?

• To run away to another city

• To marry at his aunt's house

• To seek help from the Athenian law

• To wait for a better time

Why does the speaker believe they will be safe at his aunt's house?

• Because it is protected by magic

• Because it is guarded by soldiers

• Because it is far from Athens

• Because it is hidden underground

What does the speaker ask Hermia to do the following night?

• To meet him at the town square

• To leave her father's house

• To write a letter to Helena

• To prepare for a long journey

Where does the speaker plan to meet Hermia?

• In the city center

• In the woods outside town

• At the Athenian court

• At his aunt's house