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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 Prospero think about Ferdinand's and Miranda's attraction to each other?
(a) That it will destroy his grand plan.
(b) That it is immoral.
(c) That it is part of his grand plan.
(d) That it is foolish.

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

3. What does Ferdinand protest when Prospero accuses him of wanting to take over the island?
(a) His social status.
(b) His right to the island as Prince of Naples.
(c) His intelligence.
(d) His innocence.

4. Prospero accuses Ferdinand of
(a) Wanting to rape Miranda.
(b) Polluting the island.
(c) Wanting to steal the island.
(d) Trespassing.

5. Who leads Ferdinand to Prospero?
(a) Miranda.
(b) Alonso.
(c) Ariel.
(d) Caliban.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Prospero say in his soliloquy about Miranda and Ferdinand?

4. What does Miranda tell Ferdinand after he meets Prospero for the first time?

5. In Act IV, Scene I, Prospero's speech mirrors that of which other character?

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