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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's magical power comes from
(a) His staff.
(b) His books.
(c) Ariel.
(d) The trees.

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

3. In order to render Ferdinand defenseless after he draws his sword, Prospero
(a) uses his magic to send him back to the ship.
(b) talks to him sensibly.
(c) uses his magic to immobilize him.
(d) threatens to take Miranda away.

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

5. What is the true motivation behind Prospero's grand plan for Miranda and Ferdinand?
(a) That it will spite Alonso and any plans he had for his son.
(b) That it will finally get him and his daughter off of the island.
(c) That it is a good union that will bring Naples and Milan together.
(d) It is not specifically defined.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prospero gives Ferdinand a hard time in order to

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

3. Prospero accuses Ferdinand of

4. When he was Duke of Milan, Prospero was more interested in

5. Ferdinand is the prince of

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