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Who is Theseus preparing to marry?
Hippolyta
What task did Theseus assign to Philostrate?
Find suitable amusements for the festival
Why does Egeus want the full penalty of law to fall on Hermia?
Because she flouts her father’s will
Where do Hermia and Lysander plan to marry?
In the house of Lysander’s aunt, distant from the city
Who informs Demetrius about Hermia and Lysander's elopement plan?
Helena
What warning does Theseus give Hermia regarding disobeying her father's wishes?
She will be sent to a convent or executed
What is the relationship between Hermia and Lysander?
Romantic partners
Why does Demetrius enter the woods?
To search for his intended bride, Hermia
What action do Hermia and Lysander plan to take the following night?
Escape Athens and marry in secret
Who does Oberon send to acquire a magical flower in the text?
Puck
Why does Oberon send Puck to spread the flower's juice on Titania's eyelids?
To seek revenge on her
What effect does the magical flower's juice have on a person according to the text?
It makes them fall in love with the first thing they see upon waking
Who does Titania fall in love with after waking up from being under the influence of the flower's juice?
Bottom
What causes Lysander to abandon Hermia and fall in love with Helena?
Being tricked by Puck with the love potion
Why does Hermia become jealous and try to challenge Helena to a fight?
Because Demetrius decides he loves Helena
What event leads to both Lysander and Demetrius falling in love with Helena?
The effect of the love potion
Which character enjoys Titania's affections and is the only happy one at a certain point in the play?
Bottom
What does Puck do under Oberon's orders to resolve the issues among the Athenian lovers?
Reverses Lysander's enchantment
What do the Mechanicals prepare to perform for the duke and his bride-to-be?
A tragic play
What does Shakespeare aim to achieve by having the comical Mechanicals perform a high tragedy in the play?
To mock the tragic genre
What is the main driving force behind the plot of A Midsummer Night's Dream?
The pursuit of well-matched love
How does Puck conclude the play in terms of the events that took place?
'Think you have but slumbered here / While these visions did appear.'
Who does Oberon instruct Puck to make fall in love with the next person they see?
Demetrius
Why does Oberon send Puck to apply a charm on Titania and Demetrius?
To teach Titania a lesson
What effect does fairy mischief have on the human lovers in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
It deepens the conflicts and worsens their relationships
How does Oberon's jealousy mirror the behavior of the human characters in the play?
By highlighting universal emotions like love, jealousy, and revenge
What is Oberon's main accusation against Titania in the play?
She is hypocritical in her love as well.
What role does Puck play in the mischief that occurs in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
He is the chief creator and implementer of mischief.
How do the transformations caused by Puck contribute to the play's resolution?
They help restore order and enable a happy ending.
Which character experiences a physical transformation by Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
Bottom
In A Midsummer Night's Dream, how do the transformations in the play affect the characters' sense of reason?
They cause a temporary suspension of reason.
What effect do the many transformations in A Midsummer Night's Dream have on the overall storyline?
They enable a happy ending by restoring order.
What is the primary theme highlighted by Lysander in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
The difficulty of love
In A Midsummer Night's Dream, why does the play not qualify as a conventional love story?
It mocks the troubles and pains of love
What is the main source of imbalance in the romantic relationships of the four young Athenians in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
Unrequited affections
How does the lighthearted tone of A Midsummer Night's Dream affect the audience's perception of the play?
It allows for enjoyment of the comedy without worry
What aspect of love is often explored in A Midsummer Night's Dream through the motif of 'love out of balance'?
Disparities or inequalities in relationships
Why is A Midsummer Night's Dream considered not a typical love story according to the text?
It aims to ridicule rather than celebrate love
What is the main outcome expected when the lovers’ tangle resolves into symmetrical pairings in the play?
A traditional happy ending will be achieved
How does Shakespeare use magic in 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'?
To symbolize the almost supernatural power of love
What is the significance of dreams in 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'?
Dreams are employed to create a fantastical and surreal atmosphere
How does jealousy manifest itself in the relationship between Titania and Oberon?
Both Titania and Oberon have eyes for their human counterparts
How does Shakespeare incorporate the theme of jealousy among the Athenian lovers?
Helena’s jealousy leads to a tangled knot of misaligned desire
What purpose does the fairies’ magic ultimately serve in the play?
To restore love to balance among the Athenian youths
What is the main consequence of Puck's charm on the Athenian lovers?
They fall in love with the wrong person.
Why does Helena describe her pursuit of Demetrius as 'a scandal for my sex'?
She believes women should not chase men.
How does Oberon plan to restore order among the Athenian lovers?
By casting a counter-charm on them.
Why does Helena chase after Demetrius in Act II of A Midsummer Night's Dream?
To express her true feelings for him.
What motivates Oberon to intervene in the chaotic situation among the Athenian lovers?
His wish to restore order and harmony.
How does Helena feel about the situation where both Lysander and Demetrius are in love with her?
Confused and overwhelmed.
What is Helena's reaction upon hearing Oberon's promise to correct the situation with Demetrius?
She is relieved and grateful.
What is the central obstacle faced by the couples in 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'?
Parental disapproval
What happens when the fairy Puck mistakenly enchants Lysander?
He falls in love with Helena
How are the obstacles faced by Hermia and Lysander resolved in 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'?
Theseus overrules Hermia's father
Which best describes the play’s focus on characters' emotions according to the text?
It highlights characters' situations
How does 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' typically conclude, reflecting other Shakespearean comedies?
With a wedding
What is the immediate reaction of Oberon when he sees Demetrius harshly reject Helena's pledge of devotion?
He decides to intervene in the situation.
How does the play A Midsummer Night's Dream create a sense of reassurance for the audience despite the lovers' troubles?
By using fantastical elements and language to distance the audience from the lovers' pain.
What is the primary motivation behind Hermia and Lysander's decision to make a secret plan to escape in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
Their fear of facing Egeus' consequences.
How do the fairies' decision to intervene in the lovers' lives contribute to the storyline of A Midsummer Night's Dream?
It creates more confusion and trouble for the lovers.
Why are audience members in A Midsummer Night's Dream never seriously worried about the outcome despite the lovers' challenges?
Because they are confident that the fairies will ensure a happy resolution.
Test your knowledge on the summary of Shakespeare's play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', which follows the events surrounding Theseus, Hippolyta, Hermia, Demetrius, and Lysander in Athens. Explore the love triangles and mischievous fairy interventions in this comedic play.
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