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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. Why does Trinculo hide underneath Caliban's robes?
(a) He wants to be safe from the island's spirits.
(b) He hears thunder and thinks another storm is coming.
(c) He heard noises in the distance and is afraid.
(d) Caliban promises to protect him.

2. In order to render Ferdinand defenseless after he draws his sword, Prospero
(a) uses his magic to immobilize him.
(b) uses his magic to send him back to the ship.
(c) threatens to take Miranda away.
(d) talks to him sensibly.

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

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

5. Antonio castigates the Boatswain during the storm, because he believes the sailors are
(a) Incompetent.
(b) Disrespectful.
(c) Sluggish.
(d) Drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prior to Prospero releasing him, Ariel was stuck for twelve years in a

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

3. How long ago was Antonio's usurpation of Prospero's throne in Milan?

4. Why does Ariel leave Antonio and Sebastian awake?

5. Who wants to take over the throne of Naples?

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