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

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

3. How long ago was Antonio's usurpation of Prospero's throne in Milan?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Twenty years.
(c) Seventeen years.
(d) Ten years.

4. Who wants to take over the throne of Naples?
(a) Adrian.
(b) Prospero.
(c) Sebastian.
(d) Antonio.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ferdinand say he is willing to do to win Miranda?

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

3. Prospero gained his power from his books and

4. What is the true motivation behind Prospero's grand plan for Miranda and Ferdinand?

5. Why does Prospero tell the story of their past to Miranda?

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