A Midsummer Night's Dream 5.1 Performance: Puck Lines 415-430

The transcript is a poetic monologue by Puck, addressing the audience about the dream-like nature of the events they have witnessed. Puck asks for pardon and promises to make amends if they have offended. He bids the audience goodnight, inviting them to applaud if they are friends, ensuring that Robin will restore any wrongs.

What does the speaker suggest about the nature of the play?

• It is a documentary.

• It is a historical recount.

• It is a dream.

• It is a scientific explanation.

What does the speaker ask the audience not to do?

• Request an encore.

• Criticize the performance.

• Leave early.

• Applaud loudly.

Who does the speaker identify as?

• A king.

• A fairy.

• A wizard.

• Puck.

What does the speaker hope to avoid?

• A stormy night.

• The serpent's tongue.

• A broken promise.

• A long journey.

What does the speaker ask for at the end?

• A round of applause.

• The audience's friendship.

• A moment of silence.

• A standing ovation.