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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) The island.
(b) Miranda.
(c) Power.
(d) Freedom.

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

3. What does Ferdinand protest when Prospero accuses him of wanting to take over the island?
(a) His innocence.
(b) His intelligence.
(c) His social status.
(d) His right to the island as Prince of Naples.

4. The only two men Miranda has seen prior to meeting Ferdinand are
(a) Prospero and Trinculo.
(b) Prospero and Ferdinand.
(c) Prospero and Gonzalo.
(d) Prospero and Caliban.

5. Prospero was formerly the Duke of
(a) Carthage.
(b) Tunis.
(c) Athens.
(d) Milan.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sebastian wonder about Antonio and his usurpation of Prospero's throne?

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

4. Prospero and Miranda were not killed when expelled from Milan because

5. The Tempest is considered one of Shakespeare's

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