A Midsummer Night's Dream Key Events

Theseus and Hippolyta prepare for their wedding, while Egeus demands Hermia marry Demetrius. Hermia faces a choice between marriage, death, or becoming a nun. Lysander proposes eloping with Hermia to escape Athenian law. Meanwhile, Helena envies Hermia's beauty and the love she receives from Demetrius.

What event are Theseus and Hippolyta eagerly anticipating?

• A festival

• A battle

• Their wedding

• Their coronation

Why does Theseus feel the days are passing slowly?

• He is waiting for a new moon

• He is waiting for a festival

• He is eager for his wedding day

• He is waiting for a battle

What task does Theseus assign to Philostrate?

• To organize a festival

• To arrange a meeting

• To prepare for a battle

• To prepare for the wedding festivities

What is Egeus's complaint to Theseus?

• His daughter refuses to marry Demetrius

• His daughter wants to become a nun

• His daughter wants to leave Athens

• His daughter is in love with Theseus

What ultimatum does Egeus give Hermia?

• Marry Demetrius or leave Athens

• Marry Demetrius or face death or become a nun

• Marry Demetrius or marry Lysander

• Marry Demetrius or be disowned

What plan do Hermia and Lysander make?

• To elope and marry outside Athens

• To convince Demetrius to let them marry

• To seek Theseus's help

• To confront Egeus

What does Helena decide to do about Hermia's plan?

• Tell Theseus

• Help Hermia escape

• Inform Demetrius

• Keep it a secret