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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Act 1, scene 2 Quick Quiz
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
by:
William Shakespeare
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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
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Act 1
Scene 1
Scene 2
Act 2
Scene 1
Scene 2
Act 3
Scene 1
Scene 2
Act 4
Scene 1
Scene 2
Act 5
Scene 1
Characters
Character List
Puck
Nick Bottom
Helena
Main Ideas
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Foreshadowing
Key Facts
Is Love More Important than Friendship?
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Jealousy
Mischief
Transformation
Unreason
Reversal
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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
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Context
Queen Elizabeth and A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Shakespeare, Ovid, and the Adaptation of “Pyramus and Thisbe”
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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
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Plot Overview
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Sample A+ Essay
How To Cite No Fear A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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Act 1, scene 2 Quick 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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