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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. In Act I, Scene II, what does Prospero promise to Ariel for the second time?
(a) To bring him back to Milan with Prospero.
(b) To put him back in the tree if he does not obey.
(c) To allow him to marry Miranda.
(d) To free him once he completes Prospero's orders.

2. What does Miranda do when Ferdinand confesses his love for her?
(a) Scoffs.
(b) Runs away.
(c) Laughs.
(d) Weeps.

3. Ferdinand is the prince of
(a) Naples.
(b) Tunis.
(c) Milan.
(d) Carthage.

4. In Act I, Scene II, what does Prospero promise Ariel yet again?
(a) Power.
(b) The island.
(c) Miranda.
(d) Freedom.

5. Why does Ferdinand not want Miranda to help him with his work?
(a) Because he wants to show off for her.
(b) Because she has never done it before.
(c) Because she is too young.
(d) Because it is too hard for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Miranda urge Ferdinand not to work so hard?

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

3. Prospero accuses Ferdinand of

4. Why does Prospero conjure the spirits to dance for Ferdinand and Miranda?

5. In his soliloquy, what does Ferdinand say makes his job easier?

(see the answer key)

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