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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 1, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Miranda impulsively do in Act III, Scene I?
(a) Tells Ferdinand her name.
(b) Tells Ferdinand the secrets of the island.
(c) Tells Ferdinand to run away.
(d) Kisses Ferdinand.

2. What does Miranda urge Ferdinand to do while he is working?
(a) To work harder.
(b) To not work so hard.
(c) To leave her alone.
(d) To run away.

3. What does Prospero do at the end of Act III, Scene I?
(a) Returns to studying his magic book.
(b) Sends torturous spirits to Caliban.
(c) Tells Ariel he will free him.
(d) Goes looking for Antonio.

4. In his soliloquy in Act IV, Scene I, what does Prospero insinuate a personal connection to?
(a) Spirits.
(b) Nature.
(c) Miranda.
(d) Ariel.

5. Prospero gives Ferdinand a hard time in order to
(a) See his true character.
(b) Keep him away from Miranda.
(c) Anger Alonso.
(d) Gain his respect.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ariel ask Prospero before going to fetch Caliban, Trinculo and Stephano?

2. How does Prospero's speech differ from his normal speech?

3. What keeps Ferdinand going as he does Prospero's work?

4. Why does Ferdinand prefer not to do Prospero's work?

5. Why does Prospero abruptly stop the marriage ceremony and change his mood?

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