A Midsummer Night's Dream Quiz

What is the main theme highlighted in the introduction of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'?

• The historical context of Athens

• The simplicity of love

• The chaos and comedy of love

• The tragedy of unrequited love

Who is Puck in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'?

• Athenian merchant

• Athenian youth

• King of the fairies

• Mischievous servant to Oberon

What is Oberon's plan to resolve his issues with Titania?

• To host a grand feast

• To banish her from the fairy kingdom

• To use a love potion on her

• To give her a changeling child

Which Athenian youth does Puck mistakenly apply the love potion to?

• Lysander

• Demetrius

• Theseus

• Bottom

What is the result of Puck's mistake with the love potion?

• The play ends abruptly

• All the lovers are happy

• The lovers fight and argue

• Titania falls in love with Oberon

Which of the following is NOT a source of inspiration for 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'?

• Ovid's Metamorphoses

• Chaucer's The Knight's Tale

• Homer's Iliad

• Various other sources

In what year was 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' likely written?

• 1600

• 1605

• 1595 or 1596

• 1590

What happens to Bottom during the play?

• He becomes king of the fairies

• His head is replaced with that of a donkey

• He marries Titania

• He leaves Athens

How does the play resolve the romantic confusions?

• The play ends without resolution

• Titania remains in love with Bottom

• The lovers decide to remain confused

• Oberon uses the potion to fix everything

Why does 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' remain popular today?

• Its historical accuracy

• Its depiction of the chaos of love

• Its tragic ending

• Its focus on political themes