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A Midsummer Night's Dream Test, Answer Key, Essay Rubric, and Study Guide
$6.00
Use this test to evaluate students' knowledge of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. The exam addresses essential character details, significant plot points, and relevant literary devices. Additionally, students will explore the development of theme and evaluate whether Shakespeare intended for his audience to approach the play's moral very seriously. A test prep study guide, answer key, and standards-based essay rubric are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats.

Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 4 Vocabulary Games for High School
$4.00
Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement Act 4 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. A vocabulary application worksheet, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats.
By engaging with these activities, students will determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words, consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings, and discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences.
Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed:
amiable
amity
anon
betrothed
bewail
concord
coronet
coy
discord
enmity
expound
gallant
hoard
jollity
mark
naught
neaf
paragon
provender
tunable
venturous
vexation

Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 3 Vocabulary Games for High School
$4.00
Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement Act 3 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. A vocabulary application worksheet, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats.
By engaging with these activities, students will determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words, consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings, and discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences.
Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed:
abate
abide
aby
adder
auditor
bequeath
bully
burr
chide
consecrate
contrive
derision
extort
gambol
gleek
juggler
lament
odious
parlous
spurn
recreant
welkin
wot

Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 2 Vocabulary Games for High School
$4.00
Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement Act 2 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. A vocabulary application worksheet, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats.
By engaging with these activities, students will determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words, consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings, and discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences.
Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed:
beshrew
changeling
clamorous
dewlap
dulcet
fie
flout
fond
griffin
impeach
languish
lob
murrion
perchance
reremice
rude
sprite
swoon
tedious
virtuous
wherefore

Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 1 Vocabulary Games for High School
$4.00
Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement Act 1 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. A vocabulary application worksheet, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats.
By engaging with these activities, students will determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words, consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings, and discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences.
Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed:
altar
avouch
beguiled
beseech
betwixt
condole
dote
dowager
entreat
feign
filched
fruitless
haste
mewed
mirth
nuptial
pert
pomp
stepdame
tailor
unheedy
visage
waggish
woo

Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 5 Quiz and Answer Key
$2.00
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Act 5 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with Shakespearean drama. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Hippolyta's reaction to the stories from Demetrius, Lysander, Helena, and Hermia
Theseus' assessment of lovers
Entertainment options declined by Theseus
Why Theseus is confident he will enjoy the play
Hippolyta's reaction to the play
Snout's role in the play
Bottom's behavior in lieu of delivering an epilogue
The nature of Oberon's song
The identity of the character who delivers the epilogue
How the audience is encouraged to perceive the play

Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 4 Quiz and Answer Key
$2.00
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Act 4 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with Shakespearean drama. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Titania's acquiescence to Oberon
Oberon's intentions
Theseus and Hippolyta's reason for being in the woods
The significance of the day
How Theseus changes his mind
Why Bottom starts feeling more hopeful about the play
How Bottom's pals feel about his absence
How news of the weddings affect Bottom's pals
Bottom's comments upon returning

Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 3 Quiz and Answer Key
$2.00
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Act 3 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with Shakespearean drama. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Snout's role in the play
Bottom's concerns about the play
Bottom's suggested resolution
Quince's concerns about the play
Puck's trick on Bottom
How Bottom tries to prove he is fearless
The collective role of Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Moth, and Mustardseed
Titania's reaction to Bottom
The brewing conflict between Lysander and Demetrius
Hermia's criticism of Helena
Oberon's criticism of Puck
How Puck plans to resolve the feud between Lysander and Demetrius
What Puck's song suggests about his mindset

Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 2 Quiz and Answer Key
$2.00
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Act 2 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with Shakespearean drama. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Puck's reputation
The reason for Oberon and Titania's fight
The effects of Oberon and Titania's fight
Puck's assigned task
Oberon's motivations
The interaction between Demetrius and Helena
Oberon's reaction to Helena
The interaction between Lysander and Hermia
How Puck is able to identify Lysander
The identity of the first person Lysander sees upon waking
Lysander's motivations
The nature of Hermia's dream

Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 5 Vocabulary Games for High School
$4.00
Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement Act 5 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. A vocabulary application worksheet, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats.
By engaging with these activities, students will determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words, consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings, and discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences.
Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed:
alack
amends
audacious
beggary
beguile
dame
dole
eunuch
fortnight
frolic
gait
habitation
hue
imbrue
mantle
mote
palpable
prodigious
quell
repent
toil
wane
woe

A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 1 Scene 1 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
$3.00
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering an excerpt from Act 1, scene 1, of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will:
Read for literal comprehension
Infer the intended effects of Shakespeare's word choices and figurative language
Determine the function of a given passage
Describe tone in context
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as allusion, metaphor, personification, situational irony, and more
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Come to class better prepared for discussions
Consider using this resource as an in-class group activity. It may facilitate deeper conversations about characters, plot developments, and craft.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 5 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet and Answer Key
$3.00
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering an excerpt from Act 5 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will:
Read for literal comprehension
Infer the intended effects of Shakespeare's word choices and figurative language
Consider what the given excerpt reflects about Shakespeare's mindset
Determine the function of a given set of lyrics in Oberon's song
Identify the intended audience of Puck's speech (epilogue)
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as allusion, assonance, personification, and more
Conduct research as needed to answer questions about mythological and literary figures (Hecate and Robin Goodfellow)
Write about Shakespearean works with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Come to class better prepared for discussions
Consider using this resource as an in-class group activity. It may facilitate deeper conversations about characters, plot developments, and craft.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 4 Scene 2 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
$3.00
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Act 4, scene 2, of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will:
Read for literal comprehension
Infer the intended effects of Shakespeare's word choices and figurative language
Define words as they are used in the text
Determine the function of the scene
Describe tone in context
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Evaluate how the term paramour (as it is used in the text) is applicable to the character of Bottom
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as hyperbole and malapropism
Write about Shakespearean works with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Come to class better prepared for discussions
Consider using this resource as an in-class group activity. It may facilitate deeper conversations about characters, plot developments, and craft.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 4 Scene 1 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
$3.00
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering an excerpt from Act 4, scene 1, of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will:
Read for literal comprehension
Infer the intended effects of Shakespeare's word choices and figurative language
Describe tone in context
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare and contrast characters
Evaluate whether Oberon's use of magic is beneficial in any way
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as malapropism, metaphor, simile, and more
Write about Shakespearean works with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Come to class better prepared for discussions
Consider using this resource as an in-class group activity. It may facilitate deeper conversations about characters, plot developments, and craft.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 3 Scene 2 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
$3.00
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering an excerpt from Act 3, scene 2, of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will:
Read for literal comprehension
Infer the intended effects of Shakespeare's word choices and figurative language
Describe tone in context
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare the language of Hermia and Demetrius to identify a commonality
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as hyperbole, invective, personification, simile, verbal irony, and more
Consider themes in context
Conduct brief research to make sense of Puck's allusion to "Tartar's bow"
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Come to class better prepared for discussions
Consider using this resource as an in-class group activity. It may facilitate deeper conversations about characters, plot developments, and craft.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 3 Scene 1 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
$3.00
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering an excerpt from Act 3, scene 1, of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will:
Read for literal comprehension
Infer the intended effects of Shakespeare's word choices and figurative language
Discern the function of a given detail
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as dramatic irony, onomatopoeia, personification, and more
Consider themes in context
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Come to class better prepared for discussions
Consider using this resource as an in-class group activity. It may facilitate deeper conversations about characters, plot developments, and craft.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 2 Scene 2 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
$3.00
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering an excerpt from Act 2, scene 2, of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will:
Read for literal comprehension
Infer the intended effects of Shakespeare's word choices and figurative language
Describe tone in context
Discern the function of a given passage
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as epiphany, personification, situational irony, symbolism, and more
Write about Shakespearean works with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Come to class better prepared for discussions
Consider using this resource as an in-class group activity. It may facilitate deeper conversations about characters, plot developments, and craft.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 2 Scene 1 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
$3.00
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering an excerpt from Act 2, scene 1, of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will:
Read for literal comprehension
Infer the intended effects of Shakespeare's word choices and figurative language
Describe tone in context
Discern the function of a given passage
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as allusion, hyperbole, metaphor, and more
Consider themes in context
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Come to class better prepared for discussions
Consider using this resource as an in-class group activity. It may facilitate deeper conversations about characters, plot developments, and craft.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 1 Scene 2 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
$3.00
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Act 1, scene 2, of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will:
Read for literal comprehension
Infer the intended effects of Shakespeare's word choices and figurative language
Activate prior knowledge
Define words as they are used in the text
Determine the function of the scene
Describe tone in context
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Contrast Quince's intellect with that of other characters
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as euphemism, malapropism, simile, and more
Write about Shakespearean works with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Come to class better prepared for discussions
Consider using this resource as an in-class group activity. It may facilitate deeper conversations about characters, plot developments, and craft.

Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 1 Quiz and Answer Key
$2.00
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Act 1 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with Shakespearean drama. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Theseus' recent achievement
Theseus' engagement
Philostrate's role
The cause of Egeus' anger
Hermia's love interest
Why Egeus disapproves of Hermia's love interest
Egeus' request of Theseus
Lysander's criticism of Demetrius
Helena's love interest
Helena's feelings toward Hermia
The secret Hermia shares with Helena
Whether Helena intends to keep Hermia's secret safe
The identity of an amateur playwright
The title of a play to be presented
The character cast to be the play's lead
Details
Grade
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Resource Type
Assessments, Exam, Quiz, Tests, Worksheets
Pages
99+ Pages
Product
Digital
Subject
ELA, Literature & Poetry, Shakespeare
Languages
English
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards
Description
Use this low-prep bundle to eliminate assessment-planning responsibilities and help high school readers engage meaningfully with William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. Plot-based quizzes (one per Act), vocabulary development activities (three per Act), close reading analysis worksheets (one per scene), a final exam, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. With these activities and assessments, students will do the following:
Read for literal comprehension
Infer the intended effects of Shakespeare's word choices and figurative language
Consider what the given excerpt reflects about Shakespeare's mindset
Describe tone in context
Determine the functions of given details/excerpts
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare and contrast characters
Evaluate whether Oberon's use of magic is beneficial in any way
Evaluate how the term paramour (as it is used in the text) is applicable to the character of Bottom
Identify the intended audience of Puck's concluding speech (epilogue)
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as allusion, assonance, dramatic irony, euphemism, epiphany, hyperbole, malapropism, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification, simile, situational irony, symbolism, verbal irony, and more
Conduct research as needed to answer questions about mythological, historical, and literary figures (Hecate, Tartar, and Robin Goodfellow)
Consider themes in context
Generate an essay articulating a significant theme and exploring how it is developed over the course of the play
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Read for literal comprehension
Infer the intended effects of Shakespeare's word choices and figurative language
Consider what the given excerpt reflects about Shakespeare's mindset
Describe tone in context
Determine the functions of given details/excerpts
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare and contrast characters
Evaluate whether Oberon's use of magic is beneficial in any way
Evaluate how the term paramour (as it is used in the text) is applicable to the character of Bottom
Identify the intended audience of Puck's concluding speech (epilogue)
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as allusion, assonance, dramatic irony, euphemism, epiphany, hyperbole, malapropism, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification, simile, situational irony, symbolism, verbal irony, and more
Conduct research as needed to answer questions about mythological, historical, and literary figures (Hecate, Tartar, and Robin Goodfellow)
Consider themes in context
Generate an essay articulating a significant theme and exploring how it is developed over the course of the play
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Use this low-prep bundle to eliminate assessment-planning responsibilities and help high school readers engage meaningfully with William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. Plot-based quizzes (one per Act), vocabulary development activities (three per Act), close reading analysis worksheets (one per... more