A Midsummer Night's Dream 4.1 Interview: Theseus, Hippolyta, and Egeus

The video follows Theseus, Hippolyta, and Aegis as they prepare for a hunt on Theseus' wedding day. Theseus explains the musical quality of his hounds' barks, recalling a hunt with Hercules. They discover four Athenians asleep in the woods, including Hermia, who must decide whether to marry Demetrius. Demetrius reveals his love for Helena, resolving the love triangle. Theseus decides to marry the couples alongside his own wedding, and they all return to Athens.

What special treat does Theseus plan for his bride on their wedding day?

• A musical concert

• A dance performance

• A morning hunt with hounds

• A grand feast

What does Theseus compare the barking of his hounds to?

• A series of bells

• A choir of singers

• A thunderstorm

• A flowing river

Who does Theseus mention he went hunting with in the past?

• Perseus and Andromeda

• Jason and the Argonauts

• Hercules and Cadmus

• Achilles and Odysseus

What do Theseus and his group find as they head out for the hunt?

• A hidden treasure

• Four Athenians asleep

• A mysterious cave

• A pack of wild wolves

What important decision is Hermia supposed to make on this day?

• Whether to join the hunt

• Whether to marry Demetrius

• Whether to return to Athens

• Whether to become a nun

What change of heart does Demetrius reveal?

• He desires to marry Hippolyta

• He wishes to leave Athens

• He wants to become a hunter

• He no longer loves Hermia

What decision does Theseus make regarding the couples?

• They should continue the hunt

• They should return to Athens separately

• They will be married alongside his own wedding

• They should remain in the forest