Quiz Midsummer Night's Dream - Act 1, Scene 1

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1. Who is the former queen of the Amazons?

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Hippolyta is the former queen of the Amazons. The question is asking for the name of the former queen, and out of the given options, Hippolyta is the only one that fits this description. Hermia, Lysander, Helena, and Demetrius are not associated with being the queen of the Amazons. Therefore, the correct answer is Hippolyta.

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Quiz Midsummer Nights Dream - Act 1, Scene 1 - Quiz

The first act scene 1 of A Midsummer Night’s Dream takes place in Athens where we are introduced to Duke Theseus who is about to get married to... see morethe queen of the Amazons, Hippolyta during the new moon. We also learn how the law was unfavorable to Hermia if she didn’t get married to who her father chose. Take this test and see how much you remember from the story.
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2. What are Lysander and Demetrius arguing about?

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Lysander and Demetrius are arguing about who should marry Hermia. This is evident from the context of the question, where different options are given and the correct answer specifically mentions the topic of marriage.

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3. Why is Egeus angry?

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Egeus is angry because Hermia, his daughter, refused to marry Demetrius. This is evident from the context of the question where it is mentioned that Egeus is angry.

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4. What does Helena plan to tell Demetrius?

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Helena plans to tell Demetrius that Hermia and Lysander are going to run away.

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5. What is the Lysander's plan for eluding Athenian law?

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Lysander's plan for eluding Athenian law is to run away with Hermia and live with his Aunt outside of Athens. This plan involves escaping the jurisdiction of Athenian law by seeking refuge in a different location.

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6. What does Egeus accuse Lysander of?

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Egeus accuses Lysander of bewitching Hermia. This suggests that Egeus believes Lysander has used some sort of magical influence or spell on Hermia, possibly to manipulate her or control her actions. This accusation implies that Egeus does not trust Lysander and believes he is attempting to deceive or harm Hermia through supernatural means.

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7. Who did Demetrius love before Hermia?

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Demetrius loved Helena before Hermia because in the play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare, Demetrius was initially in love with Helena. However, after a love potion was mistakenly applied to his eyes, he fell in love with Hermia instead.

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8. Where does the scene take place?

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The scene takes place in Theseus' palace in Athens. This can be inferred from the fact that Theseus is mentioned in the options and it is stated that the scene takes place in his palace.

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9. Why does Hippolyta get upset?

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Hippolyta gets upset because she is worried that Hermia's potential death will ruin her wedding plans.

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10. What punishment will Egeus give his daughter?

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Egeus, the father, will give his daughter the punishment of death or spending her life in a nunnery. This means that he is willing to either kill her or force her to live a life of seclusion and religious devotion. Both punishments are severe and demonstrate his extreme anger and disapproval towards his daughter's actions or choices.

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Who is the former queen of the Amazons?
What are Lysander and Demetrius arguing about?
Why is Egeus angry?
What does Helena plan to tell Demetrius?
What is the Lysander's plan for eluding Athenian law?
What does Egeus accuse Lysander of?
Who did Demetrius love before Hermia?
Where does the scene take place?
Why does Hippolyta get upset?
What punishment will Egeus give his daughter?
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