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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. Alonso is the king of
(a) Naples.
(b) Milan.
(c) Carthage.
(d) Tunis.

2. When he was Duke of Milan, Prospero turned his duties over to
(a) Antonio.
(b) His council.
(c) The queen.
(d) His loyal subjects.

3. Prospero and Miranda were given provisions and books on the boat by
(a) Trinculo.
(b) Stephano.
(c) Sebastian.
(d) Gonzalo.

4. The only two men Miranda has seen prior to meeting Ferdinand are
(a) Prospero and Trinculo.
(b) Prospero and Caliban.
(c) Prospero and Ferdinand.
(d) Prospero and Gonzalo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Antonio castigates the Boatswain during the storm, because he believes the sailors are

2. What does Ferdinand protest when Prospero accuses him of wanting to take over the island?

3. What does Prospero think about Ferdinand's and Miranda's attraction to each other?

4. The only nobleman who has a calm and positive attitude during the storm at sea is

5. Prospero promises to free Ariel in

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