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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the sailors inform the passengers of at the end of 1.1?
(a) The day is breaking.
(b) The boat is sturdy.
(c) The storm is passing.
(d) The boat is sinking.

2. What does Gonzalo see in the sky in 1.1?
(a) A comet.
(b) The sun.
(c) Lightening.
(d) A rainbow.

3. Who enters Caliban's cave at the start of 2.1?
(a) Ariel.
(b) Prospero.
(c) Miranda.
(d) Eshu.

4. What does Miranda cry out at the start of 1.2?
(a) To marry her.
(b) To save her cat.
(c) To save the sinking ship.
(d) To help her get dressed.

5. What event are the men invited to by Ariel in 2.3?
(a) A birthday.
(b) An engagement.
(c) A feast.
(d) A funeral.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the characters select at the start of the Prologue?

2. What is Prospero's reaction in 2.2 to the person's refusal to eat?

3. In the Prologue, who does the Master of Ceremonies almost forget?

4. What was Prospero accused of?

5. What did Prospero promise Ariel?

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