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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. Although the ship passengers believe the ship is gone, it is actually
(a) On fire.
(b) Hidden.
(c) At another island.
(d) At the bottom of the sea.

2. When he was Duke of Milan, Prospero was more interested in
(a) Learning.
(b) Leading.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Governing.

3. What does Antonio offer to do in order to persuade Sebastian to go along with the plan?
(a) He offers to kill Alonso and have Sebastian kill Gonzalo.
(b) He offers to kill Gonzalo and have Sebastian kill Alonso.
(c) He promises he will not try to assassinate Sebastian once he is king.
(d) He promises to keep it a secret and never tell anyone.

4. In order to render Ferdinand defenseless after he draws his sword, Prospero
(a) uses his magic to immobilize him.
(b) talks to him sensibly.
(c) threatens to take Miranda away.
(d) uses his magic to send him back to the ship.

5. Although coming from different worlds, Miranda and Ferdinand are similar because of their
(a) Moral beliefs.
(b) Age.
(c) Innocence.
(d) Fathers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Caliban talk about at length to Stephano?

2. Who thwarts Antonio's and Sebastian's plan in Act II, Scene I?

3. What does Sebastian wonder about Antonio and his usurpation of Prospero's throne?

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

5. What is Prospero's reasoning for why Miranda believes that Ferdinand is the most beautiful man she has ever known?

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