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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. Prospero and Miranda were not killed when expelled from Milan because
(a) His people are sympathetic and pitied them.
(b) His people loved him and would resent Antonio for the murder.
(c) His people would have then killed Antonio.
(d) His people are peaceful and not aggressive.

2. Prospero tells Miranda that in order to usurp his power, Antonio allied himself with
(a) Ferdinand.
(b) Caliban.
(c) Miranda.
(d) Alonso.

3. Prospero gives Ferdinand a hard time in order to
(a) Keep him away from Miranda.
(b) Gain his respect.
(c) Anger Alonso.
(d) See his true character.

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

5. Ariel lets the other ships return to Naples in order to
(a) Tell the kingdom the king is dead.
(b) Spare their lives.
(c) Preserve their secret.
(d) Tell everyone where Prospero is.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gonzalo's attempt to comfort his king are mocked by whom?

2. Caliban believes the island is

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

4. Ferdinand is surprised by Miranda, because she

5. Miranda at first took pity on Caliban and tried to

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