Midsummer Night's Dream Act 1

Front

Which of the following statements about Shakespeare is NOT true?

• He's regarded as the greatest writer in the English language
• His works have been translated into multiple languages
• He had the highest degree of formal education (like college level)
• He was buried in the same church he was baptized in

Back

He had the highest degree of formal education (like college level)

Front

Shakespeare's acting company was called ...

Back

Lord Chamberlain's Men

Front

Because this particular era in England saw a rebirth of the arts, it was called...

Back

The Renaissance

Front

What plague spread throughout England during this time?

Back

The Bubonic Plague (The Black Death)

Front

What is the name of Shakespeare's theatre?

Back

The Globe

Front

Where were the most expensive seats in the theatre?

Back

in the far balconies

Front

In Shakespeare's play Midsummer Night's Dream, Egeus is Hermia’s ________________, who wants her to obey his wishes.

Back

father

Front

As the play opens, whom is Theseus about to marry?

Back

Hippolyta

Front

What complaint does Egeus bring to Theseus?

Back

His daughter, Hermia, wants to marry a different guy than he wants.

Front

What is the consequence if Hermia refuses to marry Demetrius?

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She will be sentenced to death.