Exploring A Midsummer Night's Dream

What is the setting of Act 1, Scene 1?

• A public place in Verona.

• A private garden in Verona.

• A courtroom in Venice.

• A marketplace in Florence.

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CCSS.RL.8.7

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

Who is in love with Hermia at the beginning of the scene?

• Oberon

• Demetrius

• Theseus

• Lysander

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What law does Egeus invoke regarding Hermia's marriage?

• A law that mandates equal rights for all suitors.

• Athenian law regarding a father's right to choose his daughter's husband.

• A law allowing women to choose their own husbands.

• A law that prohibits marriage without parental consent.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

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

How does Hermia feel about her father's choice for her husband?

• Hermia feels defiant and unhappy about her father's choice for her husband.

• Hermia agrees with her father's choice for her husband.

• Hermia feels indifferent about her father's choice for her husband.

• Hermia is excited about her father's choice for her husband.

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CCSS.RL.7.6

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Who does Lysander propose to run away with?

• Helena

• Hermia

• Demetrius

• Theseus

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

What is Demetrius's attitude towards Hermia in this scene?

• Demetrius is indifferent and unconcerned about Hermia.

• Demetrius is frustrated and angry towards Hermia.

• Demetrius is supportive and encouraging towards Hermia.

• Demetrius is in love with Hermia and wants to be with her.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What role do the Athenian laws play in the conflict of the scene?

• The Athenian laws have no impact on the characters' decisions in the scene.

• The Athenian laws promote harmony and understanding among the characters.

• The Athenian laws are irrelevant to the conflict and serve only as background information.

• The Athenian laws create tension and conflict by imposing societal expectations that characters must confront.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

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

How does Helena feel about Demetrius in Act 1, Scene 1?

• Helena is indifferent towards Demetrius.

• Helena feels unrequited love and despair for Demetrius.

• Helena is in love with Lysander instead of Demetrius.

• Helena feels anger and resentment towards Demetrius.

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CCSS.RL.7.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Egeus demand from Theseus regarding Hermia?

• Egeus demands that Hermia leave Athens.

• Egeus demands that Hermia become a nun.

• Egeus demands that Hermia marry Lysander.

• Egeus demands that Hermia marry Demetrius.

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

What themes of love and conflict are introduced in this scene?

• Themes of love are explored through humor and lightheartedness.

• Themes of love and conflict are introduced through emotional connections and external pressures.

• Conflict arises solely from misunderstandings without emotional ties.

• Love is depicted as a purely transactional relationship.

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