Roles and Rehearsals in A Midsummer Night's Dream

The transcript details a group of actors in Athens preparing for a play to be performed for the Duke and Duchess. Peter Quince introduces the play, a tragic comedy about Pyramus and Thisbe, and assigns roles to the actors. Nick Bottom is cast as Pyramus, while Francis Flute is assigned the role of Thisbe. The actors discuss their roles, with Bottom expressing a desire to play multiple parts. The group plans to rehearse in the Duke's forest to avoid crowds and ensure privacy. They agree to meet at a giant oak tree for their rehearsal.

What is the purpose of calling out names at the beginning?

• To introduce the audience

• To ensure everyone is present

• To assign roles randomly

• To start the play immediately

What is the title of the play introduced by Peter Quince?

• The Comedy of Errors

• A Midsummer Night's Dream

• The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet

• A Very Tragic Comedy about the Horrible Deaths of Pyramus and Thisbe

Which character is Nick Bottom assigned to play?

• Thisby

• The Lion

• Pyramus

• Hercules

How does Nick Bottom feel about playing a lover?

• He is indifferent

• He is excited and confident

• He is nervous

• He is disappointed

What role does Francis Flute protest against playing?

• A knight

• A woman

• A king

• A lion

Who is assigned the role of Thisby's mother?

• Nick Bottom

• Peter Quince

• Tom Snout

• Robin Starveling

What is the concern about the lion's role?

• It is too difficult to perform

• It might scare the audience

• It requires a lot of lines

• It is not important

What kind of beard does Nick Bottom consider for his role?

• A blue beard

• A straw-colored beard

• A black beard

• A green beard

Where is the rehearsal planned to take place?

• In the city square

• In a private house

• In the Duke's forest

• At the theater