A Midsummer Night's Dream Quiz

Why does Egeus appeal to Duke Theseus?

• He wants to have Hermia exiled.

• He demands Hermia marry Demetrius or face punishment.

• He asks Theseus to bless Hermia’s marriage to Lysander.

• He wants Theseus to banish Demetrius.

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What is ironic about Helena’s behavior in Act II and Act III?

• She wants to be alone but constantly follows the others.

• She pretends to love Demetrius but actually loves Lysander.

• She accuses Hermia of mocking her when the boys actually are.

• She controls the situation despite seeming helpless.

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Why does Oberon instruct Puck to use the love potion on Demetrius?

• To punish him for breaking Helena’s heart.

• To balance the romantic relationships and help Helena.

• To make Helena fall in love with him again.

• To create chaos for fun.

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What does the play-within-a-play ('Pyramus and Thisbe') parody?

• Power struggles in Athens

• Fairy magic

• True friendship

• Courtly love and romantic tragedy

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What is the effect of the forest setting in the play?

• It symbolizes death and fear.

• It removes characters from society and allows transformation.

• It serves as a place of logic and reason.

• It reinforces laws and social order.

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Which of the following best describes Puck’s role in the plot?

• Instigator and comedic chaos agent

• Passive observer

• Enforcer of rules

• Advisor to those in love

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Which theme is emphasized through the use of mistaken identities and enchantments?

• The destruction of nature

• The pursuit of wealth

• The importance of honor

• The illusion of love

Which best describes the resolution of the play?

• All couples are married, and harmony is restored.

• The play ends in tragedy and exile.

• Those that were in love all return to Athens single.

• Oberon and Titania remain enemies.

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Match the character to the theme they most represent or influence.

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Hermia agrees to marry Demetrius at the end of the play.

• True

• False

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