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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 the true motivation behind Prospero's grand plan for Miranda and Ferdinand?
(a) That it is a good union that will bring Naples and Milan together.
(b) That it will finally get him and his daughter off of the island.
(c) That it will spite Alonso and any plans he had for his son.
(d) It is not specifically defined.

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

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

4. Why does Ariel leave Antonio and Sebastian awake?
(a) Ariel wanted to go against Prospero's orders.
(b) Ariel took pity on them.
(c) Prospero meant for them to be awake.
(d) Prospero forgot about them.

5. Who thwarts Antonio's and Sebastian's plan in Act II, Scene I?
(a) Prospero.
(b) Ariel.
(c) Gonzalo.
(d) Caliban.

Short Answer Questions

1. The tempest is a symbolic form of an upheaval from a state of

2. What does Sebastian wonder about Antonio and his usurpation of Prospero's throne?

3. The beginning of The Tempest takes place

4. What do Antonio and Sebastian plan to do in Act II, Scene I?

5. Ferdinand is the prince of

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