Quick quiz MSND, ACT1
Where is the play set?
A
In and around Genoa
B
In and around Athens
C
In and around London
D
In and around Verona
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Where is the play set?
A
In and around Genoa
B
In and around Athens
C
In and around London
D
In and around Verona
Slide 1 - Quizvraag
What is Theseus planning as the play opens?
A
His wedding to Titania
B
His wedding to Hermia
C
His wedding to Helena
D
His wedding to Hippolyta
Slide 2 - Quizvraag
Why has Egeus come to see Theseus?
A
His daughter won't marry the man he wants her to marry
B
His daughter refuses to attend Theseus's wedding
C
His daughter refuses to act as Hippolyta's lady in waiting
D
His daughter wants to perform in the entertainments planned for the wedding
Slide 3 - Quizvraag
What phrase from scene 1 emphasizes the theme of love's difficulty?
A
"Lord, wat fools these mortals be!"
B
"The course of true love never did run smooth."
C
"I have had a most rare vision."
D
"Ay, love! What has happened to me?"
Slide 4 - Quizvraag
What does Lysander propose to Hermia?
A
That they have a double wedding with Helena and Demetrius
B
That they ask the fairies for help overthrowing Theseus
C
That they run away to the home of Lysander's aunt
D
That they join the band of fairies who live in the woods
Slide 5 - Quizvraag
Why has a group of labourers gathered at Peter Quince's house?
A
They're discussing the food to be served at Theseus's wedding.
B
They're writing and rehearsing several songs to honor Theseus.
C
They're discussing the repairs that need to be made at Theseus's palace.
D
They're rehearsig a play that the men hope to perform at Theseus's wedding.
Slide 6 - Quizvraag
Why does Quince have trouble conducting the meeting?
A
Because he has fallen in love with Theseus's fiancé
B
Because he can't remember why the men have gathered at his house
C
Because Bottom keeps interrupting him
D
Because he thinks it's a bad idea for the men to perform at the wedding
Slide 7 - Quizvraag
What is the name of the play to be performed?
A
The Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Cruel Death of Pyramus and Thisbe
B
A Midsummer Night's Dream
C
The Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Cruel Death of Lysander and Hermia
D
The Twisted Tale and Lamentable Woes of Athenian Lovers
Slide 8 - Quizvraag
How does Quince convince Bottom to play Pyramus?
A
By appealing to Bottom's vanity
B
By appealing to Bottom's sense of humor
C
By appealing to Bottom's love of wine
D
By appealing to Bottom's reason
Slide 9 - Quizvraag
Why are the labourers worried?
A
They're worried that the audience won"t find the play amusing.
B
They're worried that the lion will upset the ladies in attendance.
C
They're worried that no one will pay attention to the performance.
D
They're worried that they haven"t been invited by Theseus to attend his wedding.
