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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 sets Alonso apart from Antonio in Prospero's eyes?
(a) His strength as a king.
(b) His lack of interest in being a king.
(c) His emotional, regretful side.
(d) His age, as he is much older than Antonio.

2. Who chastises Alonso for allowing his daughter to marry an African?
(a) Sebastian.
(b) Gonzalo.
(c) Antonion.
(d) Adrian.

3. By the beginning of Act III, Scene II, what is the state of Caliban, Trinculo and Stephano?
(a) Mad.
(b) Drunk.
(c) Elated.
(d) Sick.

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

5. Miranda at first took pity on Caliban and tried to
(a) Teach him how to read.
(b) Teach him how to sing.
(c) Teach him how to write.
(d) Teach him how to speak.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who ties to calm down Caliban in Act II, Scene II?

2. What is the true motivation behind Prospero's grand plan for Miranda and Ferdinand?

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

4. What does Gonzalo contrast to the character of his present company during the banquet?

5. The only nobleman who has a calm and positive attitude during the storm at sea is

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