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

2. Although coming from different worlds, Miranda and Ferdinand are similar because of their
(a) Fathers.
(b) Age.
(c) Moral beliefs.
(d) Innocence.

3. What is the true motivation behind Prospero's grand plan for Miranda and Ferdinand?
(a) That it will spite Alonso and any plans he had for his son.
(b) It is not specifically defined.
(c) That it will finally get him and his daughter off of the island.
(d) That it is a good union that will bring Naples and Milan together.

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

5. What does Antonio offer to do in order to persuade Sebastian to go along with the plan?
(a) He promises to keep it a secret and never tell anyone.
(b) He offers to kill Alonso and have Sebastian kill Gonzalo.
(c) He promises he will not try to assassinate Sebastian once he is king.
(d) He offers to kill Gonzalo and have Sebastian kill Alonso.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ferdinand is surprised by Miranda, because she

2. Who leads Ferdinand to Prospero?

3. Caliban wanted to populate the island with

4. Prior to Prospero releasing him, Ariel was stuck for twelve years in a

5. What does Prospero state in an aside about Ferdinand?

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