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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. What does Caliban believe Trinculo to be?
(a) One of the sailors washed ashore.
(b) A pillager come to ruin the island.
(c) Miranda's new suitor.
(d) Another torturous spirit.

2. What does Miranda offer to Ferdinand while he is working?
(a) To bring him some food and water.
(b) To talk to Prospero for him.
(c) To work in Ferdinand's place.
(d) To show him Prospero's magical books.

3. The only nobleman who has a calm and positive attitude during the storm at sea is
(a) Antonio.
(b) Alonso.
(c) Ferdinand.
(d) Gonzalo.

4. What does Ferdinand say he is willing to do to win Miranda?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Pay Prospero off.
(c) Anything.
(d) Renounce his kingdom.

5. The two spirits who reside on the island with Prospero and Miranda are
(a) Caliban and Ariel.
(b) Trinculo and Stephano.
(c) Caliban and Trinculo.
(d) Trinculo and Ariel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Antonio offer to do in order to persuade Sebastian to go along with the plan?

2. The tempest is a symbolic form of an upheaval from a state of

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

4. Why is Gonzalo's comments about the dancing nymphs important during the banquet scene?

5. Alonso's son is

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