Literature In English Practice Test (A Midsummer Night’s Dream – William Shakespeare)

How does Quince convince Bottom to play Pyramus?

A. By appealing to Bottom's vanity
B. By appealing to Bottom's sense of humor
C. By appealing to Bottom's love of wine
D. By appealing to Bottom's reason

How does Theseus feel about the story told by the Athenian youths?

A. Believing, because his love for Hippolyta has made him generous
B. Disbelieving, because darkness and love have a way of exciting the imagination
C. Believing, because as a young man he spent time in the woods with the fairies
D. Displeased, because he wanted the Athenian youths to marry other people

What does Titania kiss as she lays in the grove?

A. Bottom's "sweet forehead"
B. Bottom's "downy fur"
C. Bottom's "fair large ears"
D. Bottom's "sun-dappled cheek"

What does Titania give to Bottom?

A. An embrace and a crown of flowers
B. An embrace and a group of fairy servants
C. An embrace and several kisses
D. A robe to wear during his performance

Why must the craftsmen not eat onions or garlic before their play?


A. Because they'll likely eat part of the wedding feast after their performance
B. Because they must be prepared to "utter sweet breath"
C. Because these things will cause the eater to fall in love with the first person or thing he sees
D. Because these things are "most foul, not fair"