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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. What is Prospero's reasoning for why Miranda believes that Ferdinand is the most beautiful man she has ever known?
(a) He treats her well and loves her.
(b) He is a prince and will inherit the kingdom of Naples.
(c) He is intelligent and understands her.
(d) She has only ever seen Prospero and Caliban before him.

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

3. In Act I, Scene II, what does Prospero promise to Ariel for the second time?
(a) To bring him back to Milan with Prospero.
(b) To free him once he completes Prospero's orders.
(c) To allow him to marry Miranda.
(d) To put him back in the tree if he does not obey.

4. The only two men Miranda has seen prior to meeting Ferdinand are
(a) Prospero and Gonzalo.
(b) Prospero and Ferdinand.
(c) Prospero and Trinculo.
(d) Prospero and Caliban.

5. Who leads Ferdinand to Prospero?
(a) Caliban.
(b) Miranda.
(c) Ariel.
(d) Alonso.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Miranda at first took pity on Caliban and tried to

5. Ariel lets the other ships return to Naples in order to

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