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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. What is the genre of the mini-play?
(a) Mystery.
(b) Comedy.
(c) Religious.
(d) Romance.

2. What does Bottom brag about when he first comes on Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) His acting abilities.
(b) His ability to memorize long pieces of literature.
(c) His popularity among the people.
(d) His wealth.

3. What solution do the actors find to resolve Flute's complaint about his assigned part?
(a) He stands on a stool.
(b) They say the lion will be known as a timid lion.
(c) They allow him to improvise.
(d) He wears a mask.

4. Who is Helena in love with?
(a) Demetrius.
(b) Theseus.
(c) Benadick.
(d) Lysander.

5. In what city does A Midsummer Night's Dream take place?
(a) Venice.
(b) London.
(c) Rome.
(d) Athens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is in love with Demetrius?

2. What does the actor who thinks he would be better at Snug's role do to prove his belief?

3. Why does Lysander think he deserves Hermia as his bride?

4. How are Hermia and Egeus related?

5. Where is Theseus's fiance from?

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