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

2. Who thwarts Antonio's and Sebastian's plan in Act II, Scene I?
(a) Gonzalo.
(b) Prospero.
(c) Ariel.
(d) Caliban.

3. Caliban believes the island is
(a) Doomed.
(b) His birthright.
(c) Haunted.
(d) Prospero's.

4. What does Miranda tell Ferdinand after he meets Prospero for the first time?
(a) Prospero is planning to kill him.
(b) Prospero is usually much kinder.
(c) Prospero wants to kill Ferdinand's father.
(d) Prospero wants them to marry.

5. The ship passengers' increasing fear and anxiety are the result of
(a) Landing on a strange island.
(b) The ship breaking apart.
(c) Ariel's illusions.
(d) Something they ate.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Act I, Scene II, what does Prospero promise Ariel yet again?

3. Prior to Prospero's arrival on the island, Ariel was imprisoned by

4. What does Ferdinand protest when Prospero accuses him of wanting to take over the island?

5. When awakened, Alonso asks Sebastian and Antonio why they have their swords drawn. What is their excuse?

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