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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does one character finally get Caliban to calm down in Act II, Scene II?
(a) By saying nice things to Caliban.
(b) By giving Caliban wine.
(c) By giving him money.
(d) By singing him a song.

3. Who is not lulled to sleep in Act II, Scene I?
(a) Antonio and Gonzalo.
(b) Antonio and Sebastian.
(c) Gonzalo and Sebastian.
(d) Alonso and Sebastian.

4. What sets Alonso apart from Antonio in Prospero's eyes?
(a) His emotional, regretful side.
(b) His lack of interest in being a king.
(c) His age, as he is much older than Antonio.
(d) His strength as a king.

5. The Tempest is considered one of Shakespeare's
(a) Modern works.
(b) Earlier works.
(c) Later works.
(d) Romantic works.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prospero was formerly the Duke of

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

3. What does Antonio offer to do in order to persuade Sebastian to go along with the plan?

4. Who lulls the lords searching for Ferdinand into a deep sleep during their banter?

5. What does Ferdinand protest when Prospero accuses him of wanting to take over the island?

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