What explanation does Bottom give for why his friends run away from him in fear?

His friends are playing around and just trying to scare him

Why is important that the four lovers fall asleep at the end of Act III?

to signify the end of a "dream" since night is drawing near

The fairies' magic is important to the plot because?

it throws love out of balance and adds frenzy

Even though there is no true climax in this play Act III is the highest point of the play, why?

Athenians and the fairies are on the stage at the same time

What is Oberon's response when he realizes Puck anointed the wrong Athenian's eyes?

he is concerned because Puck interfered with true love

How does Oberon respond when Puck tells him about the trick he has plays on Bottom and Titania?

he is pleased with the trickery

How does Oberon attempt to correct Puck's mistake?

anoint Demetrius' eyes and have him fall in love with Helena

Why is Titania's reaction to Bottom so funny?

she sees him and declares her love for him

The mechanicals write a prologue for what?

to explain the death and the lion is not real

Helena is angry because?

she thinks everyone is mocking her

Why does Bottom want a prologue written for the beginning of Pryamus and Thisby?

to explain he is acting and doesn't really die

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Midsummer Night's Dream Review Act III

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1
What explanation does Bottom give for why his friends run away from him in fear?
that he is such an excellent actor his friends are jealous
that his friends were afraid of the fairies following him
His friends are playing around and just trying to scare him
He let out a fart and it smelled really bad
2
What does Titania give Bottom to ensure he has everything he wants?
four fairy servants
ab elfin coat
a magic potion
a thousand wishes
3
Why is important that the four lovers fall asleep at the end of Act III?
to signify the end of a "dream" since night is drawing near
they been running after each other all day and they're tired
they need to get ready for the wedding
so that the new anointment works
4
The fairies' magic is important to the plot because?
there must be magic in the forest
it throws love out of balance and adds frenzy
Shakespeare symbolized magic and grief
everybody loves magic
5
What two props are the mechanicals worried about presenting accurately on stage?
a calendar and the moon
a hawthorn bush and a cloak
a wall and a forest
the moon and a wall
6
Even though there is no true climax in this play Act III is the highest point of the play, why?
because you dont know if Bottom will be changed back
Athenians and the fairies are on the stage at the same time
because that is what Act III is for
you dont know if anyone will die and all plays need a death
7
What is Oberon's response when he realizes Puck anointed the wrong Athenian's eyes?
He is angry and banishes Puck from the forest
he is concerned because Puck interfered with true love
he is pleased at the added chaos
he is interested because he is thinking about Titania
8
How does Oberon respond when Puck tells him about the trick he has plays on Bottom and Titania?
he is angry and banishes Puck
he is pleased with the trickery
he cries in despair
he is angry at Bottom and turns him into a donkey for real
9
How does Oberon attempt to correct Puck's mistake?
He anoints Lysander's eyes to fall in love with Helena
He just lets it stay, why should he care
anoint Demetrius' eyes and have him fall in love with Helena
Lead them all off the cliff
10
Why is Titania's reaction to Bottom so funny?
she sees him and declares her love for him
she calls Oberon and they make up
She beats Puck with a branch
she runs in terror and shouts there is a plague among us
11
The mechanicals write a prologue for what?
to allow Bottom to have more lines
to explain the death and the lion is not real
to explain Bottom's appearance
to announce the members of the group
12
What element of nature does Puck use to confuse the lovers as they chase each other?
he makes it rain
he makes the night pitch black
he fills the forest with fog
he creates loud thunder
13
How is Snug Supposed to keep the ladies from being frightened by his portrayal of a lion?
He will purr instead of roar
He will hold a sign that states he is man not lion
He will appear on stage without a costume
He will show half his face
14
Helena is angry because?
she cant decide between the two men
she thinks everyone is mocking her
she thinks everyone loves her
she is losing the friendship of Hermia
15
Why does Bottom want a prologue written for the beginning of Pryamus and Thisby?
to tell the audience they should be grateful to see him
to explain why he looks half donkey and half human
to explain he is acting and doesn't really die
to explain the setting of the play

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