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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. When Trinculo and Stephano wonder where the music is coming from, what is Caliban's reasoning?
(a) That the island is magical.
(b) It is coming from a nearby island.
(c) They are simply imagining it.
(d) Singing causes nymphs to play their instruments.

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

3. What does Sebastian wonder about Antonio and his usurpation of Prospero's throne?
(a) If he is as courageous as Antonio.
(b) If it plagues his conscience.
(c) How hard it is to be the king.
(d) If Antonio will do it to him.

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

5. Who assures Miranda that Ferdinand is a man and not a spirit?
(a) Ariel.
(b) Caliban.
(c) Ferdinand.
(d) Prospero.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prospero and Miranda were given provisions and books on the boat by

2. How does Antonio convince Sebastian to go along with the plan in Act II, Scene I?

3. Miranda dislikes Caliban, because

4. What is the strange noise that Gonzalo claims he heard?

5. The ship passengers' increasing fear and anxiety are the result of

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