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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 do Ariel and Prospero do to disguise themselves from Caliban, Trinculo and Stephano?
(a) They dress up in camouflage clothing.
(b) They float into the air.
(c) They hide in the tree tops.
(d) They become invisible.

2. In Act IV, Scene I, how is Prospero feeling toward Caliban?
(a) Prospero feels betrayed by Caliban.
(b) Prospero wants to befriend Caliban.
(c) Prospero feels sorry for Caliban.
(d) Prospero is disgusted with Caliban.

3. What does the scene between Stephano, Trinculo and Caliban provide to the reader?
(a) Frightening tension.
(b) Complexity.
(c) Comic relief.
(d) Enlightening insight.

4. Prospero and Miranda were given provisions and books on the boat by
(a) Stephano.
(b) Trinculo.
(c) Sebastian.
(d) Gonzalo.

5. When he was Duke of Milan, Prospero was more interested in
(a) Leading.
(b) Governing.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Learning.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long ago was Antonio's usurpation of Prospero's throne in Milan?

2. Why do Sebastian and Antonio vow to help Alonso find Ferdinand following the banquet?

3. The tempest is a symbolic form of an upheaval from a state of

4. Who does Prospero feel betrayed by in Act IV, Scene I?

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

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