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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. Who lulls the lords searching for Ferdinand into a deep sleep during their banter?
(a) Ariel.
(b) Miranda.
(c) Prospero.
(d) Caliban.

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

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

4. Who provides music and sings along with Stephano and Trinculo?
(a) Miranda.
(b) Nymphs.
(c) Prospero.
(d) Ariel.

5. Prospero gives Ferdinand a hard time in order to
(a) Keep him away from Miranda.
(b) Anger Alonso.
(c) Gain his respect.
(d) See his true character.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one way in which Ferdinand's life differs from Miranda's?

2. Who assures Miranda that Ferdinand is a man and not a spirit?

3. Antonio's treatment of Prospero when they were in Milan mirrors

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

5. What motif does the scene between Caliban, Trinculo and Stephano and their assassination plan reflect?

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