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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The tempest is a symbolic form of an upheaval from a state of
(a) Disgust.
(b) Harm.
(c) Peace.
(d) Nature.

2. Prospero tells Miranda that in order to usurp his power, Antonio allied himself with
(a) Miranda.
(b) Ferdinand.
(c) Alonso.
(d) Caliban.

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

4. Gonzalo's attempt to comfort his king are mocked by whom?
(a) Antonio, Sebastian and Adrian
(b) Sebastian, Adrian and Alonso.
(c) Antonio, Adrian and Alonso.
(d) Antonio, Sebastian and Alonso.

5. As Caliban becomes drunk, what is one of the things he promises to Trinculo and Stephano?
(a) He promises to leave them alone.
(b) He promises to serve them.
(c) He promises to help them off of the island.
(d) He promises to help mend their clothes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The two spirits who reside on the island with Prospero and Miranda are

3. What does Trinculo want to do with Caliban in order to make money?

4. Who ties to calm down Caliban in Act II, Scene II?

5. What does Prospero say in his soliloquy about Miranda and Ferdinand?

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