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

2. Which of the lords is the only person who tries comforting Alonso, who believes his son is gone?
(a) Antonio.
(b) Sebastian.
(c) Gonzalo.
(d) Adrian.

3. After Ariel completes his duties, Prospero promises to
(a) Teach him his magic.
(b) Free him.
(c) Let him marry Miranda.
(d) Knight him.

4. What does Prospero think about Ferdinand's and Miranda's attraction to each other?
(a) That it will destroy his grand plan.
(b) That it is part of his grand plan.
(c) That it is immoral.
(d) That it is foolish.

5. Prior to Prospero's arrival on the island, Ariel was imprisoned by
(a) Sycorax.
(b) Juno.
(c) Nymphs.
(d) Iris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miranda tell Ferdinand after he meets Prospero for the first time?

2. Ferdinand is the prince of

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

4. While discussing the plan with Caliban, what is Stephano's main objective?

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

(see the answer key)

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