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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will look at whether the play ultimately has a happy ending. We will also explore the play's content as a Shakespearean comedy.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which statement is NOT true about the magical forest setting?
In the magical forest setting, Oberon wants Puck to use a love potion on Demetrius.
In the magical forest setting, Puck causes mischief.
Correct answer: In the magical forest setting, the punishments are harsh and severe.
In the magical forest setting, there is chaos, confusion, and conflict.
Q2.
What does Egeus think when he finds the lovers in the forest?
Egeus is glad that Hermia is not hurt.
Egeus thinks that Hermia and Lysander should be allowed to marry.
Correct answer: Egeus thinks that Lysander should be killed.
Egeus thinks that they should have a feast.
Q3.
Which of the following is an accurate definition for a simile?
A simile is a different word which describes the same thing.
A simile is a phrase that describes something.
Correct answer: A simile is a phrase that uses the words like or as to describe someone or something by comparing it with someone or something else that is similar.
A simile is phrase used to describe two things which are completely different.
Q4.
Which statement is NOT true about the simile 'melted as the snow'?
The simile 'melted as the snow' suggests Demetrius might love Hermia again in the future.
The simile 'melted as the snow' suggests that Demetrius no longer loves Helena.
Correct answer: The simile 'melted as the snow' suggests that Demetrius no longer loves Hermia, and that will never change.
The simile 'melted as the snow' suggests that Demetrius' love for Hermia was better than the love he now has for Helena.
Q5.
Which statement is true about Theseus?
Theseus agrees with Egeus.
Theseus blames Lysander for what has happened.
Correct answer: Theseus overrules Egeus and wants a triple wedding.
Theseus wants to punish the lovers.

5 Questions

Q1.
Which statement is TRUE about Theseus?
Correct answer: Theseus believes in reason and order.
Theseus believes that fairy magic helped the lovers.
Theseus does not believe in reason and order.
Theseus is grateful to Puck for helping the lovers.
Q2.
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a Shakespearean comedy?
A group of ridiculous characters
A romantic plot
Correct answer: A sad ending - usually a death
Confusion over who is who
Q3.
Which couple does not get married at the end?
Demetrius and Helena
Lysander and Hermia
Correct answer: Oberon and Titania
Theseus and Hippolyta
Q4.
Which statement is NOT true about Demetrius at the end of the play?
Demetrius is happy for Hermia and Lysander.
Correct answer: Demetrius is not under the influence of the love potion.
Demetrius is under the influence of the love potion.
Demetrius marries Helena.
Q5.
Which statement is NOT true about Helena at the end of the play?
Helena believes that Demetrius loves her.
Helena gets to marry the man she loves.
Helena is happy.
Correct answer: Helena is still angry with Hermia for stealing Demetrius.

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UnitEnglish / A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare (Act 4&5)

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