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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. At the beginning of Act IV, Scene I, what does Prospero tell Ferdinand?
(a) He will never be allowed to marry Miranda.
(b) The trials he has endured were tests of love.
(c) He will teach him magic from his books.
(d) He has more chores for him to do.

2. What does Ferdinand say he is willing to do to win Miranda?
(a) Pay Prospero off.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Renounce his kingdom.
(d) Anything.

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

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

5. Why does Ferdinand prefer not to do Prospero's work?
(a) Because he is not strong enough.
(b) Because he does not want to marry Miranda.
(c) Because he does not want to take over the island.
(d) Because he is a prince of Naples.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the beginning of Act III, Scene I, what does Prospero have Ferdinand doing?

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

4. What does Prospero tell the spirits to do?

5. What does Miranda do in response to Ferdinand's declaration of his love for her?

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