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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gonzalo scold Antonio in 1.1?
(a) He is pessimistic.
(b) He is flirting.
(c) He is optimistic.
(d) He is rude to the captain.

2. What name does Caliban wish to be called by?
(a) X.
(b) James.
(c) Y.
(d) Sahara.

3. What is Cesaire's play A Tempest based on?
(a) Twister.
(b) Othello.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) The Tempest.

4. Who does Prospero consider to be the only honorable man in Italy?
(a) Gonzalo.
(b) Alonso.
(c) Antonio.
(d) Luigi.

5. How does Gonzalo describe the lands they are approaching in 1.1?
(a) Tropic.
(b) Ugly.
(c) Magical.
(d) Rocky.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Prologue, what do the remaining people on stage do?

2. What is Ariel instructed to do in 2.2 to get the men to eat?

3. What does the Master of Ceremonies instruct the actors to do as the Prologue ends?

4. How does the boatswain act towards the passengers?

5. What is a tempest?

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