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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 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.

2. What does Miranda do in response to Ferdinand's declaration of his love for her?
(a) She lets him go free.
(b) She offers to marry him.
(c) She tells him that she does not feel the same.
(d) She becomes frightened and calls Prospero.

3. When awakened, Alonso asks Sebastian and Antonio why they have their swords drawn. What is their excuse?
(a) They heard something and were preparing to protect everyone.
(b) They were seeing whose sword was bigger.
(c) They were practicing their swordsmanship.
(d) They were having a heated argument.

4. Who does Caliban talk about at length to Stephano?
(a) Trinculo.
(b) Prospero.
(c) Ariel.
(d) Miranda.

5. What do Antonio and Sebastian plan to do in Act II, Scene I?
(a) Look for Ferdinand
(b) Assassinate Alonso.
(c) Run away.
(d) Assassinate Gonzalo.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When Trinculo and Stephano wonder where the music is coming from, what is Caliban's reasoning?

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

5. Why does Prospero tell the story of their past to Miranda?

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