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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ariel leave Antonio and Sebastian awake?
(a) Ariel wanted to go against Prospero's orders.
(b) Prospero meant for them to be awake.
(c) Prospero forgot about them.
(d) Ariel took pity on them.

2. At the beginning of Act III, Scene I, what does Prospero have Ferdinand doing?
(a) Stacking firewood.
(b) Preparing food.
(c) Mending his clothes.
(d) Building a fire.

3. What is Caliban happiest about after he meets Trinculo and Stephano?
(a) That he now knows what wine is.
(b) That he has made new friends.
(c) That the two men are not more torturous spirits.
(d) That he is free from Prospero.

4. What does Miranda do in response to Ferdinand's declaration of his love for her?
(a) She tells him that she does not feel the same.
(b) She lets him go free.
(c) She offers to marry him.
(d) She becomes frightened and calls Prospero.

5. Gonzalo's attempt to comfort his king are mocked by whom?
(a) Antonio, Adrian and Alonso.
(b) Antonio, Sebastian and Adrian
(c) Sebastian, Adrian and Alonso.
(d) Antonio, Sebastian and Alonso.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Ariel appear to the men during the banquet?

4. What sound does Prospero conjure to frighten Trinculo, Stephano and Caliban?

5. What does Miranda do when Ferdinand confesses his love for her?

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