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

2. What is the true motivation behind Prospero's grand plan for Miranda and Ferdinand?
(a) It is not specifically defined.
(b) That it will spite Alonso and any plans he had for his son.
(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.

3. The tempest is a symbolic form of an upheaval from a state of
(a) Disgust.
(b) Peace.
(c) Harm.
(d) Nature.

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

5. What is the strange noise that Gonzalo claims he heard?
(a) Ariel's singing.
(b) Twigs breaking.
(c) Alonso talking in his sleep.
(d) Antonio's and Sebastian's whispering.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the lords is the only person who tries comforting Alonso, who believes his son is gone?

2. Prospero and Miranda were given provisions and books on the boat by

3. Who wants to take over the throne of Naples?

4. Antonio is the brother of

5. When Miranda first meets Ferdinand, she believes he is

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