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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. What subplot comes to an end at the completion of Act IV, Scene I?
(a) Ariel's dedication to Prospero.
(b) The deal between Prospero and Ariel.
(c) The plan by Caliban, Trinculo and Stephano to kill Prospero.
(d) Prospero's use of his magical powers.

2. How does Ariel appear to the men during the banquet?
(a) In a monstrous disguise.
(b) Dressed like a nymph.
(c) Dressed like Prospero.
(d) As himself.

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

4. In Act IV, Scene I, Prospero's speech mirrors that of which other character?
(a) Alonso.
(b) Miranda.
(c) Ariel.
(d) Caliban.

5. Why does Prospero want the men to see a banquet and then have it taken away?
(a) So that they will starve.
(b) To show them that their power is fleeting.
(c) To allow Ariel to feel what power is like.
(d) To exert his own power over them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prior to Prospero's arrival on the island, Ariel was imprisoned by

2. Alonso's son is

3. Who accuses Alonso, Antonio and Sebastian of being the men of sin?

4. In the false banquet scene, Gonzalo catches on to Antonio's and Sebastian's plan but identifies the wrong motivation for it. What does he believe their motivation to be?

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

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