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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 is one thing about Caliban that Stephano finds amazing?
(a) His stupidity.
(b) His garish robe.
(c) His willingness to serve.
(d) His ability to talk.

2. What is Caliban happiest about after he meets Trinculo and Stephano?
(a) That he is free from Prospero.
(b) That the two men are not more torturous spirits.
(c) That he now knows what wine is.
(d) That he has made new friends.

3. Who wants to take over the throne of Naples?
(a) Antonio.
(b) Sebastian.
(c) Prospero.
(d) Adrian.

4. Why does Prospero tell the story of their past to Miranda?
(a) Because she wants to hear a story.
(b) Because she is concerned about the people on the ship.
(c) Because she has always asked him about it.
(d) Because she wants to know where they came from.

5. Alonso's son is
(a) Stephano.
(b) Antonio.
(c) Ferdinand.
(d) Sebastian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prior to Prospero's arrival on the island, Ariel was imprisoned by

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

3. Prospero and Miranda were not killed when expelled from Milan because

4. The Tempest is considered one of Shakespeare's

5. Antonio castigates the Boatswain during the storm, because he believes the sailors are

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