Puck and The Fairy Ending
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- In this lesson, we will look at the ultimate ending of the play. We will explore when the play could have ended with key speeches and suggest why Shakespeare resolved to end it how he did.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which statement is TRUE about Theseus?
Theseus believes that fairy magic helped the lovers.
Theseus does not believe in reason and order.
Theseus is grateful to Puck for helping the lovers.
Q2.
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a Shakespearean comedy?
A group of ridiculous characters
A romantic plot
Confusion over who is who
Q3.
Which couple does not get married at the end?
Demetrius and Helena
Lysander and Hermia
Theseus and Hippolyta
Q4.
Which statement is NOT true about Demetrius at the end of the play?
Demetrius is happy for Hermia and Lysander.
Demetrius is under the influence of the love potion.
Demetrius marries Helena.
Q5.
Which statement is NOT true about Helena at the end of the play?
Helena believes that Demetrius loves her.
Helena gets to marry the man she loves.
Helena is happy.
5 Questions
Q1.
Who has the final speech of the entire play?
Oberon
Pyramus
Theseus
Q2.
Which of the following is NOT true about fairies?
Shakespeare shows that fairies can help humans.
Shakespeare shows that fairies do not need to be feared.
Shakespeare shows the mischievous side of fairies in the play.
Q3.
Which statement is TRUE about the fairy world in the play?
The fairy world is full of patriarchy.
The fairy world is ordered.
The fairy world is strict.
Q4.
Which definition is most accurate for an epilogue?
An epilogue is a poem within a play.
An epilogue is like an introduction to a story.
An epilogue is the opening section of a book, play, or musical composition.
Q5.
Which statement is NOT TRUE about Puck's epilogue?
He apologises to the audience.
He does not care if the audience enjoyed the play or not.
He wants the audience to take some of the blame for the chaos.