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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Oberon want Puck to undo the enchantment on Bottom?
(a) Before Titania wakes up.
(b) After Titania has had her love spell reversed.
(c) Just as the sun rises.
(d) Never.

2. What does Demetrius do when he wakes up to see Helena in the woods?
(a) Falls in love with her.
(b) Kisses her.
(c) Decides to fight Lysander for her hand.
(d) Faints.

3. Why is Oberon so hateful towards the Indian child?
(a) He does not approve of changelings.
(b) It is taking all of his wife's attention.
(c) He fears it will gain too many powers.
(d) It is wiser than he is.

4. Why did Puck chase away the other actors after he changed Bottom's head into that of an ass?
(a) He did not want to get caught.
(b) He wanted Titania to only see Bottom.
(c) He did not want them to tell Bottom about his new head.
(d) He wanted to place enchantments on them as well.

5. What does Bottom ask of Titania while they are together in the woods?
(a) Love.
(b) Water and ointments.
(c) Food and music.
(d) Rest and comfort.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Theseus wake the four Athenian lovers when he finds them in the woods?

2. What does the news brought to the actors at the end of Act 4 mean for their mini-play?

3. What does Bottom do when he is left alone after the second rehearsal for the mini-play?

4. What news is brought to the actors at the end of Act 4?

5. Why does Hermia think Lysander left her alone in the woods?

Short Essay Questions

1. What will happen if the actors are unable to find their missing fellow in Act 4, Scene 2?

2. What does Oberon plan to do while Puck is resolving the confusion among the Athenians?

3. What do the actors think have happened to their missing companion?

4. How do the other actors respond to what Puck does to Bottom, and why is Bottom so surprised by this reaction?

5. Why are Oberon and Puck in such a hurry to clear up the amusing confusion they have caused during the night?

6. Who does Oberon blame for the confusion with the Athenians and why?

7. Why does Oberon want Puck to wait until Titania wakes up to change Bottom's head?

8. What does Bottom promise to tell his fellow companions in Act 4, Scene 2?

9. What do the Fairy King and Queen want to do at Theseus's wedding and why?

10. What does Bottom plan to do after he wakes up alone in the woods?

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