A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 1

Front

What hope does Helena have by telling Demetrius of Lysander and Hermia's flight?

Back

She hopes he might change his mind about her and fall back in love with her.

Front

Where do The Mechanicals plan to meet to rehearse?

Back

The woods.

Front

Who is Hermia's father?

Back

Egeus.

Front

Who holds the hearts of the two men at the beginning of the play?

Back

Hermia.

Front

Why does Quince have so much trouble controlling the meeting of the mechanicals?

Back

Because Bottom keeps interrupting.

Front

What is the main conflict introduced in Act 1 of A Midsummer Night's Dream?

Back

The conflict between love and duty, particularly Hermia's choice between her love for Lysander and her father's wishes.

Front

Who is Theseus and what role does he play in the story?

Back

Theseus is the Duke of Athens, representing law and order, and he is engaged to Hippolyta.

Front

What does Egeus demand from Theseus regarding Hermia?

Back

Egeus demands that Hermia marry Demetrius, as he disapproves of her love for Lysander.

Front

What is the significance of the woods in the play?

Back

The woods serve as a magical and transformative space where the characters experience love, confusion, and change.

Front

How does Helena feel about Demetrius at the beginning of the play?

Back

Helena is in love with Demetrius, despite his harsh treatment of her.