Midsummer Night's Dream Act 5 quiz

How does Theseus feel about the story told by the Athenian youths about their night in the woods?

• Theseus believes them because Hippolyta convinces him

• Theseus believes them because he has also met the fairies in the woods

• Theseus does not listen to them and does not care

• Theseus does not believe them, and says that they all dreamt/imagined the night's events

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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What does Philostrate tell Theseus about the craftsmen's play?

• That it is terrible and not worth seeing

• That it is very long and boring

• That it is wonderful and Theseus should watch it

• That he has not seen it, so he can't give Theseus a good opinion on it

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What is notable about the craftsmen's performance?

• It is hilarious and full of great singing and dancing

• It is awkward and not well written nor well acted

• It is a sad tragedy and leaves the audience in tears

• None of the actors remember their lines and the audience throws rotten fruit at them

What part does Bottom play?

• Pyramus

• Thisbe

• Wall

• Lion

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Why does Theseus opt to watch the craftsmen's performance?

• He wants to humor/encourage the actors

• He wants to humiliate the actors

• He wants to learn the story of Pyramus and Thisbe

• He wants to impress Hippolyta with his appreciation of theatre

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Why does Theseus require entertainment?

• He does not want to dance with Hippolyta

• He wants to impress Hippolyta with his appreciation of theatre

• He needs something to cheer him up

• He needs something to help pass the time until it is time to go to bed

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why do the fairies come to the house after the couples have gone to sleep?

• To steal a child into the fairy land

• To bless the marriages

• To get revenge on the mortals for wrecking their dance

• To reverse the effects of the love potion