Plot & Comprehension Questions

What are the two main conflicts introduced at the beginning of the play?

• The quarrel between Oberon and Titania; the Duke’s war against Thebes

• Egeus’s opposition to Hermia’s love; the fairy king and queen’s feud

• Helena’s jealousy of Hermia; the rivalry between Lysander and Demetrius

• The battle between Athens and the fairies; the struggles of the mechanicals

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Why does Egeus bring his daughter Hermia to Duke Theseus?

• He wants the Duke to arrange her marriage to Lysander

• He wants Theseus to grant her permission to become a nun

• He is seeking punishment for her disobedience in love

• He wants Theseus to adopt her

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How does Theseus give Hermia a difficult choice regarding marriage?

• He tells her to marry Demetrius, become a nun, or face death

• He orders her to marry Demetrius or be exiled

• He allows her to choose between Lysander and Demetrius

• He suggests she prove her love through a test

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What is the plan that Lysander and Hermia make to escape Athens?

• They decide to disguise themselves and hide in the city

• They plan to leave Athens and live with Lysander’s wealthy aunt

• They ask Theseus for permission to leave Athens together

• They seek magical help from Oberon

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How does Helena betray Hermia’s plan?

• a) She tells Demetrius, hoping to gain his affection

• b) She writes a letter to Egeus revealing Hermia’s intentions

• c) She tells Theseus so he will prevent the escape

• d) She warns Lysander’s aunt not to shelter them

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What mistake does Puck make when applying the love potion?

• He spills it and accidentally enchants himself

• He puts it on Lysander instead of Demetrius

• He applies it to Helena and Titania

• He gives it to Theseus, causing confusion in Athens

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How does Bottom react when he is transformed into a donkey?

• He panics and runs away from the forest

• He thinks his friends are pranking him

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What role does Oberon play in fixing Puck’s mistake?

• He gives Puck new orders to restore order

• He confronts Theseus and demands justice

• He convinces Hermia to marry Demetrius instead

• He leaves the lovers confused and lets fate decide

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How are the lovers finally paired correctly?

• Oberon orders Puck to use an antidote

• The spell wears off naturally at dawn

• Helena convinces Demetrius to love her

• The fairies decide to undo all magic

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What is the purpose of the play-within-a-play performed by the mechanicals?

• To entertain Theseus and his court

• To reveal the deeper meaning of the main plot

• To serve as a metaphor for the struggles of the lovers

• To showcase Puck’s mischievous nature

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