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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a tempest?
(a) An angry woman.
(b) A stubborn child.
(c) An angry man.
(d) A storm with high winds.

2. What caused Prospero to be on the island?
(a) Lack of money.
(b) He couldn't please the king.
(c) They were exiled.
(d) Lack of a compass.

3. What does Caliban think about Prospero at the end of 2.1?
(a) He has potential.
(b) He is not the collaborating type.
(c) He would be a good father.
(d) He makes good choices.

4. In the Prologue, what do the remaining people on stage do?
(a) Leave the stage.
(b) Form the chorus.
(c) Join the audience.
(d) Choose roles for themselves.

5. What does the Master of Ceremonies instruct the actors to do as the Prologue ends?
(a) Ad lib.
(b) Hug.
(c) Leave.
(d) Fight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gonzalo see in the sky in 1.1?

2. Where was Miranda a princess?

3. How are the characters instructed to choose the objects on stage in the Prologue?

4. Which role does the Master of Ceremonies say in the Prologue, he will choose?

5. How are Ariel and Caliban related?

(see the answer key)

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