Question

. In act 1, the reader learns that Hermia's father refuses to allow her to marry Lysander. What do Hermia and Lysander plan to do to counteract his refusal? End of exam A. Take their case to Theseus, Duke of Athens. B. Use a potion to convince Hermia's father. C. Go together to talk to Hermia's mother. D. Run away to be married.

Answer 1

Hermia and Lysander plan to D. run away to be married to counteract her father's refusal. Egeus doesn't want Hermia to marry Lysander, but rather Demetrius, because he thinks he is more honorable and a better fit for his daughter. However, Hermia loves Lysander, not Demetrius and so they decide to flee Athens to get married.