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WorksheetsA Midsummer Night's Dream
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 16mins
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1.
How does Hippolyta come to be betrothed to Theseus?
a)
He has defeated her in battle and won her hand in marriage as a peace settlement or perhaps as the spoils of victory.
b)
Their fathers made an agreement at their births that they would marry.
c)
Theseus kidnapped her as revenge against her father.
d)
They had both received messages from Aphrodite, saying that they should wed.
2.
What hope does Helena have by telling Demetrius of Lysander and Hermia's flight?
a)
She is jealous and wants to get Hermia in as much trouble as possible.
b)
She anticipates the sweet pain of following him to and from the appointed wood while he pursues Hermia.
c)
She expects a monetary reward from Egeus for stopping Hermia.
d)
She wants Lysander to marry her instead.
3.
What is the source of Titania and Oberon’s conflict at the beginning of Act II?
a)
Titania has been having an affair with Puck.
b)
Titania won’t give Oberon the boy her fairies have stolen.
c)
Oberon won’t agree to give Titania a divorce.
d)
Oberon has been having an affair with Corin and Phillida.
4.
Oberon sends Puck to find the juice of a flower, which will cause Titania to
a)
fall in love with the first being she sees.
b)
turn against her beloved changeling.
c)
Titania won’t give Oberon the boy her fairies have stolen.
d)
become invisible.
5.
Upon overhearing Demetrius and Helena, what does Oberon command Puck to do?
a)
Oberon commands Puck to send a message to Helena's father and tell him of her plan.
b)
Oberon sends Puck to make them have dreams about what the other will look like in forty years, so they will not want to marry each other.
c)
He sends Puck to cause a terrible storm that will force them to abandon their plan and return home.
d)
He sends Puck to anoint the boy's eyes as he sleeps so that upon waking he will see the maid and love her.
6.
Why is it strange for Titania to fall in love with Bottom?
a)
Puck has given Bottom a donkey’s head.
b)
Fairies usually don’t fall in love with mortals.
c)
Bottom is from a lower social class.
d)
She is truly in love with Oberon.
7.
Helena thinks Hermia has betrayed their friendship because
a)
Helena believes Hermia stole Demetrius from her.
b)
Helena believes Hermia is part of the men’s teasing.
c)
Hermia told Lysander how she feels about him.
d)
Hermia let Helena’s parents know she has run away.
8.
Puck prevents Lysander and Demetrius from fighting by a. c. sb.d. i
a)
making them fall asleep.
b)
stealing and hiding their weapons.
c)
temporarily blinding them.
d)
mitating their voices to lead them apart.
9.
Why does Oberon remove the spell he cast over the queen?
a)
He has the boy, and he pities her silly new love-pet. He wants her back to her true self.
b)
He can only cast one spell at a time, and he wants to cast one on someone else now.
c)
It was part of the bargain he made with Puck, and he has to live up to it.
d)
He had a dream that the gods would punish him if he didn't remove it.
10.
What does Puck mean when he advises the play’s dissatisfied audience members, “Think but this, and all is mended; that you have but slumbered here”?
a)
Resting for a time helps heal the mind and spirit.
b)
Going home to sleep will improve their outlook.
c)
They should pretend they merely dreamed it.
d)
They only lost a few hours of their lives.
11.
"Go, Philostrate, Stir up the Athenian youth to merriments;
Awake the pert and nimble spirit of mirth;
Turn melancholy forth to funerals;
The pale companion is not for our pomp."
The “pale companion” is a reference to
Awake the pert and nimble spirit of mirth;
Turn melancholy forth to funerals;
The pale companion is not for our pomp."
The “pale companion” is a reference to
a)
the moon.
b)
youth
c)
death
d)
melancholy
12.
Egeus’ choice of Demetrius for Hermia’s husband is comic because
a)
Demetrius is a clown.
b)
Theseus disapproves of the match.
c)
t is exaggerated and unreasonable.
d)
it is contrary to Hermia’s choice.
13.
The Duke’s support of Egeus’ suit is an example of
a)
the power of jealousy.
b)
rule of law.
c)
wrath and malice.
d)
divine right of kings.
14.
Egeus regards his daughter as a. d. b. disingenuous e. c.
a)
ingenuous
b)
idealistic
c)
mature
d)
devious
15.
"HERMIA: I would my father look’d but with my eyes.
THESEUS: Rather your eyes must with his judgment look."
In literary terms, what Theseus and Hermia are discussing is a(n)
THESEUS: Rather your eyes must with his judgment look."
In literary terms, what Theseus and Hermia are discussing is a(n)
a)
onomatopoeia.
b)
symbolism
c)
hyperbole
d)
point of view.
16.
Theseus, in Act 1, is most accurately characterized as being a(n)
a)
incurable romantic.
b)
humane conservative.
c)
inflexible tyrant.
d)
brooding philosopher.
17.
Which of the following is probably not true of Lysander and Demetrius
a)
Lysander is of higher social standing.
b)
Demetrius is a fickle lover.
c)
Demetrius appealed to Egeus rather than wooing Hermia.
d)
Lysander has energetically pursued Hermia.
18.
In Act 1, Scene 1, which of the following is NOT a reaction Hippolyta has to Theseus’ judgment?
a)
alarm
b)
disappointment
c)
approval
d)
satisfaction
19.
Both Egeus and Theseus regard Hermia as
a)
impressionable
b)
submissive
c)
level-headed
d)
blameless
20.
"Go, bid the huntsmen wake them with their horns. Good morrow, friends. Saint Valentine is past: Begin these wood-birds but to couple now?" The tone of Theseus’ words is best characterized as
a)
bitterly sarcastic.
b)
maddeningly nonchalant.
c)
fondly teasing.
d)
foolishly fawning.
21.
"EGEUS: Enough, enough, my lord; you have enough: I beg the law, the law, upon his head. They would have stolen away; they would, Demetrius, Thereby to have defeated you and me, You of your wife and me of my consent, Of my consent that she should be your wife."
The word “defeated” is best understood to mean
The word “defeated” is best understood to mean
a)
cheated
b)
conquered
c)
frustrated
d)
vanquished
22.
When discussing the events of the night the four young lovers show
a)
just how obtuse they are.
b)
a remarkable degree of hypocrisy.
c)
that rivalries and resentments still remain.
d)
emarkable degree of unanimity.
23.
Duke of Athens. Engaged to Hippolyta. Gave three options to Hermia: (1) marry Demetrius (2) execution (3) become a nun.
a)
Theseus
b)
Egeus
c)
Demetrius
d)
Lysander
24.
Engaged to Theseus. Amazonian woman.
a)
Titania
b)
Hermia
c)
Helena
d)
Hippolyta
25.
Father of Hermia. Demands Hermia marry Demetrius
a)
Theseus
b)
Egeus
c)
Demetrius
d)
Lysander
26.
In love with Lysander. Does not want to marry Demetrius. Daughter of Egeus.
a)
Helena
b)
Hermia
c)
Titania
d)
Hippolyta
27.
Must marry Hermia. The love interest of Helena.
a)
Theseus
b)
Oberon
c)
Demetrius
d)
Lysander
28.
In love with Hermia. Convinces Hermia to run away with him.
a)
Theseus
b)
Egeus
c)
Demetrius
d)
Lysander
29.
In love with Demetrius. Follows him everywhere.
a)
Helena
b)
Hermia
c)
Titania
d)
Hippolyta
30.
Director of the play, Pyramus and Thisbe. The play will be performed at Theseus and Hippolyta’s wedding. Play the role of Thisbe’s father.
a)
Bottom
b)
Quince
c)
Robin Goodfellow
d)
Oberon
31.
Bossy actor/mechanical. Confident. Believes he can play all the roles of the play.
a)
Bottom
b)
Quince
c)
Robin Goodfellow
d)
Oberon
32.
Known as “Puck.” Helps Oberon with the love potion. Puts the wrong Athenian man under the love spell.
a)
Bottom
b)
Quince
c)
Robin Goodfellow
d)
Oberon
33.
King of the fairies. In conflict with Titania. Was in love with Hippolyta. Now wants his wifes attention. Develops play to tear Titania away from the changeling.
a)
Bottom
b)
Quince
c)
Robin Goodfellow
d)
Oberon
34.
What hope does Helena have by telling Demetrius of Lysander and Hermia’s flight?
a)
She is jealous and wants to get Hermia in as much trouble as possible.
b)
She anticipates the sweet pain of following him to and from the appointed wood while he pursues Hermia, but she desires any attention from Demetrius.
c)
She expects a monetary reward from Egeus.
35.
Theseus is going to marry _________.
a)
Titania
b)
Hippolyta
c)
Helena
d)
Hermia
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