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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. In Act I, Scene II, what does Prospero promise Ariel yet again?
(a) Power.
(b) The island.
(c) Miranda.
(d) Freedom.

2. When he was Duke of Milan, Prospero turned his duties over to
(a) Antonio.
(b) His council.
(c) The queen.
(d) His loyal subjects.

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

4. Antonio's treatment of Prospero when they were in Milan mirrors
(a) Prospero's treatment of Miranda.
(b) Stephano's treatment of Caliban.
(c) Prospero's treatment of Ferdinand.
(d) Prospero's treatment of Caliban.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act I, Scene II, what does Prospero promise to Ariel for the second time?

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

3. Prospero promises to free Ariel in

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

5. Why does Prospero tell the story of their past to Miranda?

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