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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. Why does Ariel leave Antonio and Sebastian awake?
(a) Prospero meant for them to be awake.
(b) Ariel wanted to go against Prospero's orders.
(c) Ariel took pity on them.
(d) Prospero forgot about them.

2. What sets Alonso apart from Antonio in Prospero's eyes?
(a) His strength as a king.
(b) His age, as he is much older than Antonio.
(c) His emotional, regretful side.
(d) His lack of interest in being a king.

3. What part of the scene in which Caliban plans the assassination is somewhat poetic and shows the depth of Caliban?
(a) His request for Trinculo and Stephano to sing.
(b) His anger and spite against Prospero.
(c) His wish to marry Miranda.
(d) His speech about the magic of the island.

4. Antonio's treatment of Prospero when they were in Milan mirrors
(a) Prospero's treatment of Ferdinand.
(b) Stephano's treatment of Caliban.
(c) Prospero's treatment of Miranda.
(d) Prospero's treatment of Caliban.

5. What keeps Ferdinand going as he does Prospero's work?
(a) The possibility of being let go and leaving the island.
(b) His willingness to do anything for Miranda.
(c) The promise of being reunited with his father.
(d) His desire to prove that he is good at everything.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prospero accuses Ferdinand of

2. What does Miranda impulsively do in Act III, Scene I?

3. What does Miranda tell Ferdinand after he meets Prospero for the first time?

4. Who leads Ferdinand to Prospero?

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

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