Act 1 - A Midsummer. Night’s Dream

Who is the Duke of Athens?

• Theseus

• Lysander

• Demetrius

• Egeus

What is the Duke of Athens planning at the start of the play?

• A summer festival for Athens

• His marriage to Hippolyta

• A play for all of Athens to watch

• A war against neighbouring Cyprus

What is Egeus major ‘vexation’ or anger?

• His daughter Helena won’t marry Demetrius

• His daughter Hermia won’t marry Lysander

• His daughter Helena won’t marry Lysander

• His daughter Hermia won’t marry Demetrius

Which of these lovers love each other at the start of the play?

• Helena and Demetrius

• Helena and Lysander

• Hermia and Demetrius

• Hermia and Lysander

What issue does Lysander have with Demetrius?

• Demetrius paid Egeus a bribe to marry Hermia

• Lysander is of a higher status than Demetrius

• He doesn’t think Demetrius really loves Hermia due to his relationship with Helena

• He doesn’t think that Demetrius stronger or better than him

Which of these is NOT an option given to Hermia by the Duke of Athens?

• To marry the person she choses

• To marry Demetrius

• To become a nun and live alone forever

• To be executed

How long does Hermia have to make her decision?

• 1 hour

• 1 day

• 1 week

• 1 month

What secret plan is made by the lovers?

• To run away and be married far away from Athens

• To be executed together

• To run away until they can convince Egeus of their love

• To arrange a duel between Lysander and Demetrius

How does Helena betray Hermia?

• She tells Theseus of their plan to run away

• She tells Egeus of their plan to run away

• She tells Demetrius of their plan to run away

• She tells Bottom of their plan to run away

What play are the mechanicals preparing in the forest?

• Pyramus and Thisne

• The tragedy of Hamlet

• Pyramus and Thisbe

• Romeo and Juliet