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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 Ferdinand prefer not to do Prospero's work?
(a) Because he does not want to take over the island.
(b) Because he is not strong enough.
(c) Because he does not want to marry Miranda.
(d) Because he is a prince of Naples.

2. Alonso's son is
(a) Antonio.
(b) Ferdinand.
(c) Sebastian.
(d) Stephano.

3. Who listens in on Caliban's and Stephano's conversation?
(a) Trinculo.
(b) Ariel.
(c) Ferdinand.
(d) Prospero.

4. Why does Prospero conjure the spirits to dance for Ferdinand and Miranda?
(a) He saw Ferdinand getting too close to Miranda.
(b) He was bored and wanted the entertainment.
(c) He wanted to surprise them with an early wedding gift.
(d) He wanted to display his power to Ferdinand.

5. Why does Prospero abruptly stop the marriage ceremony and change his mood?
(a) He is angered by the spirits.
(b) The spirits' message has no affect on Miranda and Ferdinand.
(c) He remembers his plan for Antonio, Alonso and Sebastian.
(d) He remembers his plan for Trinculo, Stephano and Caliban.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Antonio and Sebastian plan to do in Act II, Scene I?

2. Miranda dislikes Caliban, because

3. In Act IV, Scene I, Prospero's speech mirrors that of which other character?

4. Antonio's treatment of Prospero when they were in Milan mirrors

5. Caliban is the offspring of

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