UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2022 (Model questions) Question 17

Question 17

Set Text: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Extract from William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream
The passage, as printed

Read the extract. Shadows in the extract refers to

  1. A.Dreams
  2. B.Pyramus and Thisby
  3. C.fairies
  4. D.the male actors
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (fairies)

Explanation

Puck speaks for the fairies, the 'shadows' or spirits who have played tricks in the play.