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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. The beginning of The Tempest takes place
(a) In Milan.
(b) At sea.
(c) At a wedding ceremony.
(d) In Tunis.

2. When Miranda first meets Ferdinand, she believes he is
(a) A thief.
(b) A king.
(c) A peasant.
(d) A spirit.

3. What does Ferdinand protest when Prospero accuses him of wanting to take over the island?
(a) His right to the island as Prince of Naples.
(b) His social status.
(c) His intelligence.
(d) His innocence.

4. Ferdinand is the prince of
(a) Naples.
(b) Milan.
(c) Tunis.
(d) Carthage.

5. Although the ship passengers believe the ship is gone, it is actually
(a) At another island.
(b) On fire.
(c) Hidden.
(d) At the bottom of the sea.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Act I, Scene II, what does Prospero promise Ariel yet again?

3. What is Prospero's reasoning for why Miranda believes that Ferdinand is the most beautiful man she has ever known?

4. Alonso's daughter was married in

5. Caliban believes the island is

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