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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. Ferdinand is the prince of
(a) Tunis.
(b) Naples.
(c) Milan.
(d) Carthage.

2. What does Ferdinand say about Miranda in comparison to all of the women he has encountered?
(a) That she is much nicer than the other women.
(b) That she would not understand royal life.
(c) That she is simple-minded and not as exotic.
(d) That he has never met one as beautiful as she.

3. Ferdinand is surprised by Miranda, because she
(a) Speaks his language.
(b) Is so beautiful.
(c) Has a magical father.
(d) Thinks he is a spirit.

4. What does Miranda tell Ferdinand after he meets Prospero for the first time?
(a) Prospero wants them to marry.
(b) Prospero wants to kill Ferdinand's father.
(c) Prospero is planning to kill him.
(d) Prospero is usually much kinder.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Act II, Scene II, what is Caliban doing?

2. What is one of Sebastian's reservations about Antonio's plan in Act II, Scene I?

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

4. As Caliban becomes drunk, what is one of the things he promises to Trinculo and Stephano?

5. Prospero was formerly the Duke of

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