Starter quiz

  • In Act 2, Scene 1 of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', there is a fight between Oberon and Titania. Titania speaks many more lines than Oberon. What could we infer about the relationship between the two?
    • Oberon relies on Puck to speak for him.
    • Titania is not scared of Oberon.  ✓
    • Titania feels inferior to Oberon.
    • Titania is more dominant.  ✓
    • Titania is of a higher status than Oberon.
  • In Act 2, Scene 1 of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', after Titania leaves Oberon in the forest, what is the first thing he does?
    • decides to put the love potion on Demetrius
    • calls Titania proud and jealous
    • states he will get Puck to steal the boy from Titania
    • states he will make Bottom fall in love with her
    • states he will get revenge on Titania because she continues to disobey him  ✓
  • When considering 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', you should explore Shakespeare's dramatic methods. Which of the following are examples of dramatic methods?
    • actors
    • the Elizabethan audience
    • Shakespeare's life
    • language choices  ✓
    • stage directions  ✓
  • In Act 2, Scene 1 of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', Oberon asks Titania, "Am I not thy...?".
    • 'lord' ✓
  • In Act 2, Scene 1 of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', Oberon asks Titania, "Am I not thy lord?". Titania replies, "Then I must be thy..."
    • 'lady' ✓
  • When Oberon and Titania first appear on stage in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', Oberon calls Titania a "wanton". What does this word mean?
    • a sworn enemy
    • a rebellious woman  ✓
    • a powerful queen
    • a supernatural being
    • a proud ruler
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