ELA Quiz #2 Study Guide.docx

Name: Date: Period: Act 1 Scene 2 Quiz Study Guide 1. Why are the 6 characters introduced in Act 1 Scene 2 putting on a play? The men are putting on the special performance as part of the evening celebrations for the wedding of Theseus and Hippolyta. 2. What is the play called?...

Name: Date: Period: Act 1 Scene 2 Quiz Study Guide 1. Why are the 6 characters introduced in Act 1 Scene 2 putting on a play? The men are putting on the special performance as part of the evening celebrations for the wedding of Theseus and Hippolyta. 2. What is the play called? 3. +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Nick  | Pyramus (Thisbe\'s Lover) | | | | | Bottom | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Francis  | | | | | | Flute | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Robin  | | | | | | Starveling | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Tom  | | | | | | Snout | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Snug | The Lion | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Peter  | Thisbe's Father & The Director of | | | the Play | | Quince | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ 4. Why does Nick Bottom keep interrupting Peter Quince? Nick Bottom keeps interrupting Peter Quince because he wants to play all the parts in the play. 5. Where and when do the Mechanicals plan to meet again? 6. What is interesting about this play the men are performing? (Consider the title of the play and the special occasion) They are performing this play for a wedding celebration, but it seems inappropriate since it is about a "Cruel Death" of two lovers. 7. How does Peter Quince handle Nick Bottom's interruptions? Consider what he says.