Shakespeare – A Midsummer Night’s Dream- Research
1. Who was William Shakespeare and when did he live?
2. What types (genres) of plays did Shakespeare write? Name at least two.
3. What is special about how Shakespeare wrote his plays (think about language or
structure)?
4. Where were Shakespeare’s plays performed, and what was it like to watch a play
there?
5. Name two other plays written by Shakespeare and briefly say what they are about.
6. Where is A Midsummer Night’s Dream set?
7. Who are the main characters in the play? Name at least three.
8. What is the main problem or conflict at the start of the play?
9. What magical element or characters are involved in the story?
10. How is the problem resolved at the end of the play?