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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Theseus tell Philostrate to tell the people at the beginning of the play?
(a) To celebrate his wedding.
(b) To pay their taxes.
(c) To rejoice for the end of the war.
(d) To prepare for the winter.

2. What does Theseus say will happen to Hermia if she does not marry the man Egeus wants her to marry?
(a) She will be killed.
(b) She will be put in a nunnery.
(c) She will be banished.
(d) She will be imprisoned.

3. What are the fairies who stay with Titania when she goes to sleep supposed to do?
(a) Keep her husband from finding her.
(b) Continue singing for her.
(c) Stand guard.
(d) Lay next to her.

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

5. What is Flute's first name?
(a) Frank.
(b) Floyd.
(c) Ferdinand.
(d) Francis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Helena unable to continue running when she enters Act 2, Scene 2 after Puck exits?

2. Who does Oberon send to fetch the magic flower in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. Why does Hermia not want Lysander to lie next to her when they are alone in the woods?

4. What had the fairy been doing before the beginning of Act 2?

5. Why does Demetrius want Lysander to leave Hermia alone?

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