Act I Review

How did Theseus and Hippolyta become a couple?

• They were childhood friends and fell in love when they grew up.

• He defeated the Amazons in battle and won her.

• Their fathers forced them to marry.

• They met at a ball and fell madly in love.

What reasons (2) does Egeus give against the marriage of Hermia and Lysander?

• Lysander has tricked Hermia into loving him.

• Lysander is not as rich as Demetrius.

• Demetrius is going to make Hermia a queen.

• Hermia is his daughter and must obey him.

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Which quote best shows what Egeus thinks of women?

• “Either to die the death or to abjure / For ever the society of men”

• “With cunning hast thou filch’d my

  daughter’s heart"

• “Relent, sweet Hermia: and,

  Lysander, yield / Thy crazed title to

  my certain right”

• “As she is mine, I may dispose of her”

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What are the options Theseus gives Hermia in Act I?

• Marry Demetrius

• Become a nun

• Die

• Run away

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What do Lysander and Hermia plan to do?

• They will go to the temple, make

  offerings to the gods, and ask for

  sanctuary.

• They will meet in the woods and

  escape to Lysander's aunt's house

  to be married.

• They will stand together, defy her father, and set up their own business in Athens.

• They will meet in the woods and find a quiet cabin to live in for the rest of their lives.

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Why does Helena tell Demetrius about Hermia and Lysander’s plan?

• Helena thinks Demetrius will appreciate her help and will like her again.

• Helena's jealous and wants to get Hermia in trouble.

• Helena expects a reward from Egeus and Theseus for this information.

• Helena likes Lysander and thinks she

  can win him over if Hermia is out of

  the way.

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Who are the men in scene two, and what are they planning?

• Wedding guests planning what to wear

• Mechanics planning to work on cars

• Mechanicals, planning a play to perform for wedding entertainment

• The groom's friends planning what gifts to give him

Why does Shakespeare include the mechanicals in the plot?

• No reason. Shakespeare just wanted to write them in

• Symbolism (they represent something important)

• Suspense/drama (make things tense)

• Comedic relief (make things funny)

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Why does Thisbe have to be played by a man?

• Men are better at expressing their emotions.

• Shakespeare hated women.

• Women weren't allowed to perform in theatre during that time period.

• Thisbe doesn't have to be played by a man. Quince just wanted all men.

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The mechanicals and lovers will end up in the forest simultaneously. What led each group to be there? (Choose two answers.)

• The mechanicals want to rehearse their play.

• Helena and Demetrius want to run away and get married.

• Lysander and Hermia want to run away and get married.

• The mechanicals have to make a stage for their play.

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