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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Alonso becomes more distraught after losing his son, remembering that he has also lost
(a) his kingdom.
(b) his men.
(c) his sanity.
(d) his daughter.

2. What does Ferdinand protest when Prospero accuses him of wanting to take over the island?
(a) His innocence.
(b) His social status.
(c) His right to the island as Prince of Naples.
(d) His intelligence.

3. Why does Ariel leave Antonio and Sebastian awake?
(a) Prospero meant for them to be awake.
(b) Ariel wanted to go against Prospero's orders.
(c) Ariel took pity on them.
(d) Prospero forgot about them.

4. What does Miranda regret doing while talking to Ferdinand?
(a) Going against her father's wishes.
(b) Not acting ladylike.
(c) Offering to help him.
(d) Telling him her name.

5. In speaking to Stephano, what does Caliban describe as very important?
(a) Prospero's books.
(b) Miranda.
(c) Taking over the island.
(d) Learning how to fight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Sebastian and Antonio vow to help Alonso find Ferdinand following the banquet?

2. What does Ferdinand say he is willing to do to win Miranda?

3. What is the strange noise that Gonzalo claims he heard?

4. What part of the scene in which Caliban plans the assassination is somewhat poetic and shows the depth of Caliban?

5. Gonzalo's attempt to comfort his king are mocked by whom?

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