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

2. How long ago was Antonio's usurpation of Prospero's throne in Milan?
(a) Twenty years.
(b) Fifteen years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Seventeen years.

3. When awakened, Alonso asks Sebastian and Antonio why they have their swords drawn. What is their excuse?
(a) They were seeing whose sword was bigger.
(b) They were having a heated argument.
(c) They were practicing their swordsmanship.
(d) They heard something and were preparing to protect everyone.

4. What does Trinculo want to do with Caliban in order to make money?
(a) Have him steal from Antonio.
(b) Have him steal from Prospero.
(c) Sell him off as a slave.
(d) Show him off to the public.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Miranda dislikes Caliban, because

2. What does Trinculo believe Caliban to be?

3. What does Miranda tell Ferdinand after he meets Prospero for the first time?

4. When Ferdinand sees Miranda for the first time, he believes she is a

5. What does Prospero think about Ferdinand's and Miranda's attraction to each other?

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