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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Flute say he is unable to play the part he is assigned in the mini-play?
(a) The part is a woman and he has a beard.
(b) He is not tall enough to be a good wall.
(c) The part is too long and he cannot read.
(d) He will lose his voice trying to roar loud enough.

2. Who is assigning all the actors to their part in the mini-play?
(a) Snout.
(b) Ping.
(c) Snug.
(d) Quince.

3. What does the actor who thinks he should have Flute's part do to prove he would be better at it?
(a) Displays his gift of memorization.
(b) Does a pantomime of a wall.
(c) Gives a speech in the voice of a woman.
(d) Roars with all his might.

4. What does Helena choose to do after talking with Hermia at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Tell Demetrius about Hermia's plan to elope.
(b) Lock Hermia in her room so she will not be punished for eloping.
(c) Continue to try and woo Theseus.
(d) Run away with Lysander before Hermia meets him.

5. What is Starveling's occupation?
(a) Cooper.
(b) Chef.
(c) Tailor.
(d) Accountant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lysander choose to move after Hermia is told to make her decision about whom to marry?

2. How did Theseus meet his future bride?

3. What does Bottom do to prove his bragging is true when he first comes on stage?

4. What will happen on the same day that Hermia announces her decision about whom to marry?

5. What role in the mini-play is Flute assigned?

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