The Midsummer Night's Dream | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Who is the ruler of Athens?

Theseus

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Who is the warrior bride?

Hippolyta, engaged to Theseus.

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Who does Egeus want his daughter to marry?

Demetrius

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Under Athens law, who will happen to Hermia if she doesn't obey her father?

She will die, or spend her life in a nunnery.

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What is Oberon's role in the play?

He is the King of the Fairies.

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Why is Oberon angry with Titania?

She won't obey him, and give up the Indian orphan baby to him.

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What does Oberon send Puck to find?

The 'Love-in-Idleness' flower which contains Cupid's love magic power.

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Who is Cupid, and why is he famous?

The son of Venus, the Roman Goddess of Love. He shoots magical gold-tipped arrows at individuals who then fall deeply in love.

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Who does Helena love?

Demetrius

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Who is the 'Merry Wanderer"?

Puck, a sprite fairy.

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Who is the writer of the Pyramus & Thisbe play, within the play?

Quince

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Who is the craftsman / amateur actor who wants to play all the roles in the play?

Nick Bottom

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Which character comes up with the plan to elope?

Lysander

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What time of the year is Midsummer's Eve?

At the end of June.

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What is Oberon's revenge plot on his Queen?

To trick Titania into falling in love with an animal in the Woods, thereby looking foolish.

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How is the fighting between Oberon and Titania affecting nature?

Caused terrible rainstorms & flooding leading to crop failures and food shortages.

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