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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
William Shakespeare
Study Guide
NO FEAR
Translation
Summary
Plot Overview
Five Key Questions
What Does the Ending Mean?
Summary & Analysis
Act I, scene i
Act I, scene ii
Act II, scene i
Act II, scene ii
Act III, scene i
Act III, scenes ii–iii
Act IV, scene i
Act IV, scene ii
Act V, scenes i–epilogue
Video Plot Summary
Characters
Character List
Puck
Nick Bottom
Helena
Theseus
Hermia
Main Ideas
Themes
Plot Analysis
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
Motifs
Symbols
Genre
Style
Point of View
Tone
Foreshadowing
Key Facts
Is Love More Important than Friendship?
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Jealousy
Mischief
Transformation
Unreason
Reversal
Quotes By Section
Act I, scene i
Act I, scene ii
Act II, scene i
Act II, scene ii
Act III, scene i
Act III, scenes ii–iii
Act IV, scene i
Act IV, scene ii
Act V, scenes i–epilogue
Quotes By Character
Nick Bottom
Puck (aka Robin Goodfellow)
Helena
Theseus
Hermia
Further Study
Context
Queen Elizabeth and A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Shakespeare, Ovid, and the Adaptation of “Pyramus and Thisbe”
Movie Adaptations
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Act 1, scene 1
Act 1, scene 2
Act 2, scene 1
Act 2, scene 2
Act 3, scene 1
Act 3, scenes 2–3
Act 4, scene 1
Act 4, scene 2
Act 5, scenes 1–epilogue
Character Analysis
Character List
Context
Plot Overview
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Companion Texts
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further study
Act 1, scene 2 Quiz
Act 1, scene 2 Quiz
1
of 5
Why has a group of laborers gathered at Peter Quince's house?
They're discussing the food to be served at Theseus"s wedding.
They're writing and rehearsing several songs to honor Theseus.
They're discussing the repairs that need to be made at Theseus"s palace before his wedding.
They're rehearsing a play that the men hope to perform at Theseus"s wedding.
2
of 5
Why does Quince have trouble conducting the meeting?
Because he has fallen in love with Theseus's fiancée
Because he can't remember why the men have gathered at his house
Because Bottom keeps interrupting him
Because he thinks it's a bad idea for the men to perform at the wedding
3
of 5
What is the name of the play to be performed?
The Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Cruel Death of Pyramus and Thisbe
A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Cruel Death of Lysander and Hermia
The Twisted Tale and Lamentable Woes of Athenian Lovers
4
of 5
How does Quince convince Bottom to play Pyramus?
By appealing to Bottom's vanity
By appealing to Bottom's sense of humor
By appealing to Bottom's love of wine
By appealing to Bottom's reason
5
of 5
Why are the laborers worried?
They're worried that the audience won"t find the play amusing.
They're worried that the lion will upset the ladies in attendance.
They're worried that no one will pay attention to the performance.
They're worried that they haven"t been invited by Theseus to attend his wedding.
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NO FEAR
No Fear A Midsummer Night’s Dream
CHARACTERS
Character List
CHARACTERS
Puck: Character Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Plot Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Is Love More Important than Friendship?
QUOTES
Quotes by Theme
MAIN IDEAS
Themes
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