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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. Although coming from different worlds, Miranda and Ferdinand are similar because of their
(a) Moral beliefs.
(b) Age.
(c) Fathers.
(d) Innocence.

2. What does Miranda tell Ferdinand after he meets Prospero for the first time?
(a) Prospero is planning to kill him.
(b) Prospero wants to kill Ferdinand's father.
(c) Prospero wants them to marry.
(d) Prospero is usually much kinder.

3. Who are "the rabble"?
(a) Stephano, Trinculo and Caliban.
(b) Gonzalo, Miranda and Ferdinand.
(c) Alonso, Antonio and Sebastian.
(d) Ariel, Prospero and Miranda.

4. In order to render Ferdinand defenseless after he draws his sword, Prospero
(a) uses his magic to send him back to the ship.
(b) talks to him sensibly.
(c) uses his magic to immobilize him.
(d) threatens to take Miranda away.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miranda do when Ferdinand confesses his love for her?

2. Why does Ferdinand not want Miranda to help him with his work?

3. When Ferdinand sees Miranda for the first time, he believes she is a

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

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

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