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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Prospero tells Miranda that in order to usurp his power, Antonio allied himself with
(a) Miranda.
(b) Alonso.
(c) Caliban.
(d) Ferdinand.

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

3. When Ferdinand sees Miranda for the first time, he believes she is a
(a) Spirit.
(b) Nymph.
(c) Witch.
(d) Mirage.

4. Antonio castigates the Boatswain during the storm, because he believes the sailors are
(a) Disrespectful.
(b) Sluggish.
(c) Drunk.
(d) Incompetent.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Although the ship passengers believe the ship is gone, it is actually

2. The Tempest is considered one of Shakespeare's

3. Alonso's son is

4. Prospero accuses Ferdinand of

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

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