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

2. What does Prospero do at the end of Act III, Scene I?
(a) Returns to studying his magic book.
(b) Sends torturous spirits to Caliban.
(c) Tells Ariel he will free him.
(d) Goes looking for Antonio.

3. Prospero and Miranda were not killed when expelled from Milan because
(a) His people would have then killed Antonio.
(b) His people are sympathetic and pitied them.
(c) His people loved him and would resent Antonio for the murder.
(d) His people are peaceful and not aggressive.

4. 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.

5. Antonio's treatment of Prospero when they were in Milan mirrors
(a) Prospero's treatment of Caliban.
(b) Prospero's treatment of Miranda.
(c) Stephano's treatment of Caliban.
(d) Prospero's treatment of Ferdinand.

Short Answer Questions

1. By the beginning of Act III, Scene II, what is the state of Caliban, Trinculo and Stephano?

2. What is one way in which Ferdinand's life differs from Miranda's?

3. Ferdinand is surprised by Miranda, because she

4. Who wants to take over the throne of Naples?

5. What does Prospero state in an aside about Ferdinand?

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