Conflict and Accusations in A Midsummer Night's Dream

In this scene, Hermia accuses Helena of stealing her love, leading to a heated exchange. Helena defends herself, highlighting her modesty and innocence. The conflict escalates as Hermia and Helena compare their heights, with Hermia feeling belittled. Helena pleads for peace, explaining her actions were driven by love for Demetrius. Lysander and Demetrius intervene, trying to calm the situation. Ultimately, Helena decides to leave, seeking to escape the conflict.

What does Hermia accuse Helena of doing?

• Stealing her love's heart

• Lying to Demetrius

• Being a coward

• Mocking her height

How does Helena respond to Hermia's accusation?

• She remains silent

• She questions Hermia's modesty

• She admits to the accusation

• She apologizes immediately

What realization does Hermia come to about Helena's actions?

• Helena has been spreading rumors

• Helena has compared their heights

• Helena is in love with Lysander

• Helena wants to leave the woods

What does Helena claim about her own nature?

• She is not gifted in shrewishness

• She is modest and shy

• She is fierce and bold

• She is taller than Hermia

What does Hermia threaten to do to Helena?

• Tell Demetrius the truth

• Scratch her eyes out

• Leave her behind

• Expose her secrets

How does Lysander insult Hermia during the argument?

• Says she is a coward

• Refers to her as a dwarf

• Calls her a giant

• Mocks her intelligence

What decision does Helena make at the end of the confrontation?

• To apologize to Hermia

• To leave and return to Athens

• To stay and argue

• To fight Hermia