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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

William Shakespeare

Study Guide NO FEAR Translation

Summary
- Video Plot Summary
Characters
- Character List
- Puck
- Nick Bottom
- Helena
- Theseus
- Hermia
Main Ideas
Quotes
- Important Quotations Explained
Further Study
Writing Help

Further Study

Act 1, scene 2 Quiz

Further Study 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 fiancÃÂ©e
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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