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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Antonio castigates the Boatswain during the storm, because he believes the sailors are
(a) Disrespectful.
(b) Incompetent.
(c) Drunk.
(d) Sluggish.

3. The two spirits who reside on the island with Prospero and Miranda are
(a) Trinculo and Stephano.
(b) Caliban and Trinculo.
(c) Trinculo and Ariel.
(d) Caliban and Ariel.

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

5. Prior to Prospero's arrival on the island, Ariel was imprisoned by
(a) Juno.
(b) Sycorax.
(c) Nymphs.
(d) Iris.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act I, Scene II, what does Prospero promise to Ariel for the second time?

2. Why does Ariel leave Antonio and Sebastian awake?

3. Ferdinand is the prince of

4. What does Antonio offer to do in order to persuade Sebastian to go along with the plan?

5. Who is not lulled to sleep in Act II, Scene I?

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