| What are Theseus and Hippolyta discussing at the play’s start ? | Their wedding |
| How does Hippolyta come to be betrothed to Theseus? | he conquered her country and won her |
| Why is Egeus disturbed ? | he wants his daughter, Hermia, to marry Demetrius, but she loves and admires to marry Lysander |
| What will be Hermia’s fate if she refuses to marry Demetrius ? | Her fate will be to die, marry Demetrius, or become a nun. |
| To what do Lysander and Hermia agree ? | they will meet on the next night in the woods and escape to Lysander’s aunt’s house to be married |
| What hope does Helena have by telling Demetrius of Lysander and Hermia’s flight ? | Helena follows Demetrius while Demetrius follows Hermia |
| Who are the Characters in Scene 2 | Robin, Fairy, Oberon,Titania, Demetrius, Helena |
| What are they planning ? Why are they planning this? | They are making a play for the Duke Theseus wedding. |
| Where do they plan to rehearse the next play. | palace wood |
Midsummer Night’s Dream Act 1 and 2
August 5, 2019