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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 Ferdinand protest when Prospero accuses him of wanting to take over the island?
(a) His innocence.
(b) His intelligence.
(c) His right to the island as Prince of Naples.
(d) His social status.

2. Who is not lulled to sleep in Act II, Scene I?
(a) Gonzalo and Sebastian.
(b) Alonso and Sebastian.
(c) Antonio and Gonzalo.
(d) Antonio and Sebastian.

3. At the beginning of Act III, Scene I, what does Prospero have Ferdinand doing?
(a) Stacking firewood.
(b) Mending his clothes.
(c) Building a fire.
(d) Preparing food.

4. How does Antonio convince Sebastian to go along with the plan in Act II, Scene I?
(a) He describes the riches he will gain as the king of Naples.
(b) He tells him how much fun it is to be a king.
(c) He explains how much he benefited from taking Prospero's throne.
(d) He tells him that they can combine powers once he is king of Naples.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Gonzalo's attempt to comfort his king are mocked by whom?

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

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