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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Prospero say in his soliloquy about Miranda and Ferdinand?
(a) He is pleased with their growing relationship.
(b) He does not care about their relationship.
(c) He is displeased with their growing relationship.
(d) They are young and foolish.

2. By the beginning of Act III, Scene II, what is the state of Caliban, Trinculo and Stephano?
(a) Sick.
(b) Elated.
(c) Drunk.
(d) Mad.

3. When Ferdinand sees Miranda for the first time, he believes she is a
(a) Witch.
(b) Nymph.
(c) Mirage.
(d) Spirit.

4. What part of the scene in which Caliban plans the assassination is somewhat poetic and shows the depth of Caliban?
(a) His speech about the magic of the island.
(b) His request for Trinculo and Stephano to sing.
(c) His anger and spite against Prospero.
(d) His wish to marry Miranda.

5. What is Prospero's reasoning for why Miranda believes that Ferdinand is the most beautiful man she has ever known?
(a) He is intelligent and understands her.
(b) She has only ever seen Prospero and Caliban before him.
(c) He treats her well and loves her.
(d) He is a prince and will inherit the kingdom of Naples.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the lords is the only person who tries comforting Alonso, who believes his son is gone?

2. Alonso becomes more distraught after losing his son, remembering that he has also lost

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

4. Who chastises Alonso for allowing his daughter to marry an African?

5. Why does Ariel leave Antonio and Sebastian awake?

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