A Midsummer Night's Dream 5.1 Performance: Theseus, Snug, Bottom et al Lines 169-216

The transcript is a dramatic retelling of the story of Pyramus and Thisby, focusing on their lament over separation by a wall. Pyramus curses the wall for deceiving him, while Thisby arrives and communicates with him through a chink. They exchange vows, but the wall departs, leaving them separated. Neighbors provide commentary on the story, highlighting its imaginative nature.

What is the main concern of the speaker in the first section?

• The kindness of the wall

• The promises of Thisby

• The wall's separation of lovers

• The beauty of the night

How do Pyramus and Thisby communicate their love despite the wall?

• By using a messenger

• By speaking through a chink in the wall

• By meeting in secret

• By sending letters

What do Pyramus and Thisby plan to do after their conversation?

• Build a new wall

• Run away together

• Send a message to their families

• Meet at Nimi's tomb

What is the reaction to the wall's removal in the final section?

• Immediate reconstruction

• Confusion and chaos

• Joy and celebration

• No remedy for the neighbors

What is the commentary on the play's quality in the final section?

• It is the best play ever

• It is the silliest stuff

• It is a historical reenactment

• It is a serious drama