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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will determine who the four lovers are and most importantly who loves whom, introduce the idea of unrequited love, and explore a monologue.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is NOT true about Egeus?
He complains to Theseus
He has a daughter called Hermia
He is 'full of vexation'.
Correct answer: He wants his daughter to marry Lysander.
Q2.
Which of the following is NOT true about the setting of the play?
The play is set in ancient Athens about 2000 years before Shakespeare was writing.
The play is set in ancient Athens where men enforced all of the rules.
Correct answer: The play is set in ancient Athens where women had all of the power.
The play is set in ancient Athens which has strict rules.
Q3.
Which statement is most accurate for a modern and an Elizabethan audience?
A modern and an Elizabethan audience would think that Egeus is being cruel.
A modern audience and an Elizabethan audience would support Egeus' complaint.
Correct answer: A modern audience would be angry at Egeus, but an Elizabethan audience would support his decision.
A modern audience would think Egeus is being fair towards Hermia, but an Elizabethan audience would be angry about his actions.
Q4.
Which statement is true about patriarchy?
Correct answer: Men are in charge.
Women are in charge.
Women have all of the power.
Women help to create the rules.
Q5.
Which of the following statements can be used to explain, 'she is mine I may dispose of her'?
Egeus shows how important Hermia is to him.
Correct answer: Egeus treats Hermia like a possession.
Egeus wants Hermia to make her own choices.
Correct answer: This statement keeps the celebratory tone of the play.

5 Questions

Q1.
Why can't Hermia marry Lysander?
Her father says she has to marry Theseus.
Correct answer: Her father says that she has to marry Demetrius.
Lysander doesn't love her.
She doesn't want to.
Q2.
What is the correct definition of a 'monologue'?
Correct answer: A monologue is a long speech in a play which is spoken by only one character.
A monologue is a really short speech in play spoken by one character.
A monologue is when a character whispers their speech to the audience.
A monologue is when two characters speak at the same time.
Q3.
Which statement explains how Egeus feels towards Lysander?
Correct answer: Egeus blames Lysander for Hermia's disobedience.
Egeus does not believe Lysander has manipulated Hermia.
Egeus thinks Lysander is better than Demetrius
Egeus thinks Lysander will be a good match for his daughter.
Q4.
Which statement is true about the four lovers?
Demetrius has never told Helena he loves her in the past.
Helena loves Lysander.
Hermia loves Demetrius.
Correct answer: Lysander loves Hermia.
Q5.
Which statement is NOT true about unrequited love?
Demetrius suffers from unrequited love.
Helena suffers from unrequited love.
Unrequited love is one-sided love.
Correct answer: Unrequited love means when people love each other back.

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UnitEnglish / A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare (Introduction and Act 1)

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