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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Prospero gained his power from his books and
(a) The island.
(b) The boat.
(c) Miranda.
(d) Ariel.

2. The two spirits who reside on the island with Prospero and Miranda are
(a) Caliban and Trinculo.
(b) Trinculo and Stephano.
(c) Trinculo and Ariel.
(d) Caliban and Ariel.

3. The Tempest is considered one of Shakespeare's
(a) Earlier works.
(b) Modern works.
(c) Later works.
(d) Romantic works.

4. Prospero and Miranda were not killed when expelled from Milan because
(a) His people are sympathetic and pitied them.
(b) His people would have then killed Antonio.
(c) His people are peaceful and not aggressive.
(d) His people loved him and would resent Antonio for the murder.

5. Prospero was formerly the Duke of
(a) Tunis.
(b) Carthage.
(c) Milan.
(d) Athens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Caliban is the offspring of

2. The only two men Miranda has seen prior to meeting Ferdinand are

3. Antonio castigates the Boatswain during the storm, because he believes the sailors are

4. Prospero tells Miranda that in order to usurp his power, Antonio allied himself with

5. Antonio thinks the Boatswain is being rude by not adhering to his

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