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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. Alonso becomes more distraught after losing his son, remembering that he has also lost
(a) his sanity.
(b) his kingdom.
(c) his men.
(d) his daughter.

2. Prospero tells Miranda that in order to usurp his power, Antonio allied himself with
(a) Alonso.
(b) Caliban.
(c) Miranda.
(d) Ferdinand.

3. Prospero and Miranda were not killed when expelled from Milan because
(a) His people are peaceful and not aggressive.
(b) His people are sympathetic and pitied them.
(c) His people would have then killed Antonio.
(d) His people loved him and would resent Antonio for the murder.

4. Miranda dislikes Caliban, because
(a) He tries to trick her with magic.
(b) He tried to rape her.
(c) He is rude.
(d) He is malformed.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the beginning of Act III, Scene II, who does Caliban vow to serve?

3. Caliban believes the island is

4. Who leads Ferdinand to Prospero?

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

(see the answer key)

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