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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. When he was Duke of Milan, Prospero was more interested in
(a) Learning.
(b) Governing.
(c) Leading.
(d) Dancing.

2. Prospero accuses Ferdinand of
(a) Wanting to rape Miranda.
(b) Polluting the island.
(c) Wanting to steal the island.
(d) Trespassing.

3. Prospero promises to free Ariel in
(a) In a week.
(b) In one day.
(c) In three days.
(d) Two days.

4. When Act II, Scene II opens, what is Caliban doing?
(a) Carrying jugs of water.
(b) Looking for Miranda.
(c) Cursing Prospero.
(d) Running from torturous spirits.

5. Alonso becomes more distraught after losing his son, remembering that he has also lost
(a) his sanity.
(b) his men.
(c) his kingdom.
(d) his daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ferdinand is surprised by Miranda, because she

2. What is one of Sebastian's reservations about Antonio's plan in Act II, Scene I?

3. Prospero's magical power comes from

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

5. The Tempest is considered one of Shakespeare's

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