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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. What does Prospero state in an aside about Ferdinand?
(a) He will have him duel with Caliban.
(b) He will force Ferdinand into servitude.
(c) He is everything he had hoped he would be.
(d) He is too old for his daughter.

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

3. Who leads Ferdinand to Prospero?
(a) Caliban.
(b) Alonso.
(c) Ariel.
(d) Miranda.

4. What does Prospero think about Ferdinand's and Miranda's attraction to each other?
(a) That it will destroy his grand plan.
(b) That it is immoral.
(c) That it is part of his grand plan.
(d) That it is foolish.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act I, Scene II, what does Prospero promise Ariel yet again?

2. Alonso's daughter was married in

3. When awakened, Alonso asks Sebastian and Antonio why they have their swords drawn. What is their excuse?

4. Antonio is the brother of

5. When he was Duke of Milan, Prospero turned his duties over to

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