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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 is the true motivation behind Prospero's grand plan for Miranda and Ferdinand?
(a) That it is a good union that will bring Naples and Milan together.
(b) It is not specifically defined.
(c) That it will spite Alonso and any plans he had for his son.
(d) That it will finally get him and his daughter off of the island.

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

3. Ferdinand is surprised by Miranda, because she
(a) Has a magical father.
(b) Speaks his language.
(c) Is so beautiful.
(d) Thinks he is a spirit.

4. At the beginning of Act III, Scene I, what does Prospero have Ferdinand doing?
(a) Stacking firewood.
(b) Mending his clothes.
(c) Building a fire.
(d) Preparing food.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Under what circumstances will Prospero curse Ferdinand's and Miranda's marriage?

2. What does Miranda urge Ferdinand to do while he is working?

3. What is one way in which Ferdinand's life differs from Miranda's?

4. When Miranda first meets Ferdinand, she believes he is

5. What does Prospero state in an aside about Ferdinand?

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