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

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

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

4. Which character says: "We are such stuff/As dreams are made on"?
(a) Gonzalo.
(b) Prospero.
(c) Miranda.
(d) Ariel.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who are "the rabble"?

4. Ferdinand is the prince of

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

(see the answer key)

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