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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

William Shakespeare

Study Guide NO FEAR Translation Infographic Teaching Guide

Study Guide
NO FEAR Translation
Infographic
Teaching Guide

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

Further Study

Act 4, scene 2 Quiz

Further Study Act 4, scene 2 Quiz

1 of 5
What do the craftsmen fear has happened to Bottom?

He has been turned into a fairy.
He has been felled by a terrifying ass-headed monster.
He has abandoned their play to live forever in the forest.
He has been eaten by a terrifying creature with wings and fire-breath.

2 of 5
On what do the craftsmen agree?

Bottom is the only person in Athens with any true acting talent.
Bottom cannot have been felled by an ass-headed monster, because he is too powerful, impressive, and handsome.
Bottom is the nicest and best weaver in all of Athens.
Bottom is the wittiest, most intelligent, and best person in all of Athens.

3 of 5
What is the alarming news that Snug shares with the group?

Theseus has been married, along with a few lords and ladies.
Bottom has returned from the forest, with the head of an ass.
Titania has crowned Bottom "fairy king."
Pyramus is an actual person, and he has arrived for Theseus's wedding.

4 of 5
Why can't Bottom tell his friends about his adventure in the forest?

Puck has sealed Bottom's lips.
Titania has sworn Bottom to secrecy.
The craftsmen have to go perform their play.
Oberon has taken away Bottom's ability to speak.

5 of 5
Why must the craftsmen not eat onions or garlic before their play?

Because they'll likely eat part of the wedding feast after their performance
Because they must be prepared to "utter sweet breath"
Because these things will cause the eater to fall in love with the first person or thing he sees
Because these things are "most foul, not fair"

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