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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. In Act I, Scene II, what does Prospero promise Ariel yet again?
(a) Miranda.
(b) Freedom.
(c) The island.
(d) Power.

2. Prospero's magical power comes from
(a) Ariel.
(b) His staff.
(c) His books.
(d) The trees.

3. How does Antonio convince Sebastian to go along with the plan in Act II, Scene I?
(a) He describes the riches he will gain as the king of Naples.
(b) He explains how much he benefited from taking Prospero's throne.
(c) He tells him how much fun it is to be a king.
(d) He tells him that they can combine powers once he is king of Naples.

4. Why does Prospero tell the story of their past to Miranda?
(a) Because she has always asked him about it.
(b) Because she is concerned about the people on the ship.
(c) Because she wants to know where they came from.
(d) Because she wants to hear a story.

5. Antonio is the brother of
(a) Prospero.
(b) Alonso.
(c) Ferdinand.
(d) Sebastian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prospero seeks revenge against

2. Prospero promises to free Ariel in

3. Miranda dislikes Caliban, because

4. Prospero gained his power from his books and

5. When he was Duke of Milan, Prospero was more interested in

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