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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 Oberon plan to use the magic flower for in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) To overpower his wife to do his bidding.
(b) To find out what his wife plans to do and thwart those plans.
(c) To cause his wife to sleep for long enough to steal the child away.
(d) To make his wife fall in love with something ridiculous.

2. Where do the actors in the mini-play decide to have their second rehearsal?
(a) At Quince's house.
(b) On the castle stage.
(c) In the woods.
(d) On the street.

3. What has Titania stolen that has upset her husband?
(a) An Indian child.
(b) The heart of another man.
(c) Some of his powers.
(d) His crown.

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

5. Who was once a lover of Titania?
(a) Puck.
(b) Theseus.
(c) Oberon.
(d) Lysander.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the actors of the mini-play hope to perform?

2. Who is Helena in love with?

3. How long does Theseus give Hermia to make her decision about whom to marry?

4. What work of Shakespeare does the mini-play mirror?

5. What does Snug's assigned role in the mini-play mostly consist of?

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