Discussion Questions for
A Midsummer Night's Dream

For more discussion questions see the 8-12 Midsummer Night's Dream Literature Unit Questions here.

Do you think Hermia should do what her father wants her to do? Why or why not?

What do you think this line on page 12 means: "For the course of true love never did run smooth"?

What kind of man is Nick Bottom? Do you like him? Why or why not?

Who is your favorite character? Why?

Do you think parents should choose who their children marry?

One of the most famous lines in A Midsummer Night's Dream is spoken by Puck on page 45: "Lord, what fools these mortals be." What do you think it means?

Did you like A Midsummer Night's Dream? Why or why not?

Did you like the ending? Why or why not?

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