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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 IV, Scene I, Prospero's speech mirrors that of which other character?
(a) Caliban.
(b) Alonso.
(c) Ariel.
(d) Miranda.

2. What does Miranda offer to Ferdinand while he is working?
(a) To bring him some food and water.
(b) To show him Prospero's magical books.
(c) To talk to Prospero for him.
(d) To work in Ferdinand's place.

3. Who is watching Ferdinand and Miranda from a distance in Act III, Scene I?
(a) Ariel.
(b) Alonso.
(c) Prospero.
(d) Caliban.

4. What is one way in which Ferdinand's life differs from Miranda's?
(a) He has encountered many women, while she has encountered few men.
(b) He is not used to manual labor as much as she is.
(c) He is more educated than Miranda.
(d) He understands what it means to be royalty, while she does not.

5. Why does Prospero abruptly stop the marriage ceremony and change his mood?
(a) The spirits' message has no affect on Miranda and Ferdinand.
(b) He remembers his plan for Antonio, Alonso and Sebastian.
(c) He is angered by the spirits.
(d) He remembers his plan for Trinculo, Stephano and Caliban.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ferdinand say about Miranda in comparison to all of the women he has encountered?

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

3. At the beginning of Act IV, Scene I, what does Prospero tell Ferdinand?

4. Prospero accuses Ferdinand of

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

(see the answer key)

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