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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. When awakened, Alonso asks Sebastian and Antonio why they have their swords drawn. What is their excuse?
(a) They were seeing whose sword was bigger.
(b) They heard something and were preparing to protect everyone.
(c) They were having a heated argument.
(d) They were practicing their swordsmanship.

2. Prospero gained his power from his books and
(a) The boat.
(b) Ariel.
(c) The island.
(d) Miranda.

3. Caliban is the offspring of
(a) Ceres.
(b) Sycorax.
(c) Juno.
(d) Iris.

4. Prior to Prospero releasing him, Ariel was stuck for twelve years in a
(a) Storm.
(b) Cage.
(c) Tree.
(d) Box.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The two men who retreat to their cabins during the storm are

3. Ferdinand is surprised by Miranda, because she

4. Prospero tells Miranda that in order to usurp his power, Antonio allied himself with

5. Alonso's daughter was married in

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