Why do those who only want to be seen tend to give the most ridiculous of performances for the spotlight? A Midsummer Night’s Dream Act 1 Scene 2 Quiz. We meet the mechanicals, who with hilarious sincerity divvy up parts for their upcoming play. Think of the humble beginnings of these amateur actors before they meet the fairies.
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MSND Act 1 Scene 2 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 1 Scene 2 take place?
- Who leads the group of craftsmen planning a play?
- What play do the craftsmen decide to perform?
- For what occasion will their play be performed?
- Who is chosen to play Pyramus?
- Who is chosen to play Thisbe?
- Who is chosen to play the Lion?
- Who is chosen to play the Wall?
- Who is chosen to play Moonshine?
- What concern does Bottom have about the ladies in the audience?
- What solution does Quince suggest for the Lion’s roar?
- What concern do the players have about Pyramus’s death scene?
- How do they decide to solve the problem of Pyramus’s death?
- What does Bottom volunteer to play besides Pyramus?
- What does Bottom claim he can do better than anyone?
- What does Quince call Bottom’s enthusiasm?
- What is the main reason the group meets in secret?
- How do the craftsmen plan to prepare for their play?
- Where do they plan to rehearse?
- At what time do they agree to meet for rehearsal?
- What is the overall tone of this scene?
- What does Quince hold as he reads the roles?
- What is Bottom’s attitude toward his fellow actors?
- What problem does Flute have with playing Thisbe?
- What does Quince warn the group not to do during rehearsal?
- Why is Snug chosen to play the Lion?
- What does Quince say will happen if the Duke doesn’t like their play?
- What does Bottom suggest to make the play better?
- What theme does this scene introduce through the craftsmen?
- What kind of humor dominates this scene?