A Midsummer Night's Dream Quiz -Chapter #1

What was the cruel law in the city of Athens?

• A mother could choose her son's wife

• A mother could choose her daughter's husband

• A father could choose his son's wife

• A father could choose his daughter's husband

Who did Egeus want Hermia to marry?

• Lysander

• Hippolyta

• Demetrius

• Theseus

What was the consequence if Hermia refused to marry Demetrius?

• She would be banished from Athens

• She would be put to death

• She would be forced to marry Lysander

• She would be sent to live with her aunt

Where did Lysander suggest Hermia meet him to escape the cruel law?

• In the wood just outside the city

• In the temple of the goddess Athena

• In the palace of Duke Theseus

• In the city of Athens

Who was the object of Helena's affection?

• Hermia

• Oberon

• Demetrius

• Puck

What did Hermia and Lysander plan to do in the wood?

• To have a picnic

• To meet with Duke Theseus

• To go hunting

• To get married

What did Duke Theseus suggest as an alternative for Hermia if she refused to marry Demetrius?

• To marry Lysander secretly

• To live alone as a nun

• To be banished from Athens

• To be put to death

What did Helena do after learning about Hermia and Lysander's plan?

• She decided to help them

• She decided to tell Demetrius

• She decided to stop them

• She decided to join them

What was the reason for Hermia's refusal to marry Demetrius?

• She was in love with Lysander

• She did not like Demetrius

• She wanted to live alone

• She was forced by her father

What did Lysander say about the course of true love?

• It always runs smoothly

• It never runs smoothly

• It is always predictable

• It is always easy