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Test your knowledge of Act 1, scene 1. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
How does Hippolyta respond when Theseus says that he can barely wait the four days until their wedding?
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She agrees with Theseus that the four days until the wedding will feel like a long time
She assures Theseus that each of the four days will be followed by dream-filled nights that will make the time pass more quickly
She says that all the wedding preparations are complete and there's nothing left to do, so they may as well relax
She wishes Theseus would stop bringing up the wedding, as doing so is making her anxious
How did Theseus win Hippolyta's love?
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By reading poetry
By proving his intelligence
By buying her gifts
By defeating her in battle
What does Egeus's belief that Lysander has "bewitched" Hermia into defying her father's wishes suggest about the nature of love?
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Love is a kind of supernatural force that makes people act irrationally
Loving someone is a sign of weakness
Love is a calm and logical emotion
Love can be a source of deep happiness and fulfillment
Why does Theseus insist that Demetrius is a worthier suitor for Hermia than Lysander?
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Demetrius has proven himself to be a better soldier than Lysander
Both men are worthy, but Demetrius has expressed more romantic interest in Hermia than Lysander has
Theseus genuinely believes that Demetrius is more compatible with Hermia, even if she can't see it yet
Egeus prefers Demetrius, and Theseus believes that daughters should obey their fathers
What does Theseus want Hermia to prioritize when it comes to choosing a husband?
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How strong their feelings are for her
Her personal happiness
The future of Athens
Her father's judgment
When Theseus advises Hermia to think more deeply about her decision not to marry Demetrius, what does this suggest about the duke's attitude toward her situation?
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He wants Hermia to think for herself even if that means defying the law
He does not actually care about Hermia's plight and just wants the situation to be resolved
He does not want to execute Hermia but he still supports the laws of Athens and men's dominance over women
He believes the laws of Athens are unjust and is secretly trying to help Hermia and Lysander be together
What does Egeus's vow to give Hermia to Demetrius reveal about Egeus's attitude toward women?
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Egeus views women as men's property
Egeus cares about women's personal desires
Egeus wishes that women would be more independent
All of the above
Why does Lysander call Demetrius an inconstant lover?
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Demetrius lacks confidence in his ability to be a good husband
Demetrius is not ready to commit to marriage with Hermia
Demetrius keeps changing his mind about his feelings toward Hermia
Demetrius previously wooed another woman before meeting Hermia
How does Theseus react to the news that Demetrius was previously involved with another woman?
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He admits that he is concerned but says he cannot change the laws of Athens
He ignores the news because it makes no difference to the laws of Athens
He changes his stance on the matter and says that Hermia should marry Lysander
He decides to scold Demetrius about his past in private
What does Lysander and Hermia's discussion about the troubles faced by lovers throughout history suggest about true love?
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True love is rarely simple or easy
True love is not worth fighting for
True love usually overcomes any obstacle
True love is the most important thing in the world
How does Lysander plan to evade Athen's laws and marry Hermia?
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He will seek the help of a powerful ally in the Athenian government
He will publicly denounce the laws and marry Hermia in Athens despite the consequences
He will hide outside Athens city limits where Athenian laws don't apply
He will hide in the forest outside Athens until the Athenian laws get changed
Which of the following best describes how Demetrius's rejection has affected Helena?
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It has granted her a newfound sense of independence
It has shaken her self-confidence and made her miserable
It has inspired her to shift her attention to Lysander
It has helped put her troubles into perspective
What does Helena's speech at the end of Act 1, Scene 1 reveal about her understanding of love?
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She believes love is always constant and true
She understands the issues with love but wants it anyway
She thinks love is a source of endless happiness
She views love as a rational and easily controlled emotion
