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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. What does Miranda regret doing while talking to Ferdinand?
(a) Telling him her name.
(b) Going against her father's wishes.
(c) Not acting ladylike.
(d) Offering to help him.

2. What do Antonio and Sebastian plan to do in Act II, Scene I?
(a) Look for Ferdinand
(b) Run away.
(c) Assassinate Gonzalo.
(d) Assassinate Alonso.

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

4. The ship passengers' increasing fear and anxiety are the result of
(a) Landing on a strange island.
(b) Ariel's illusions.
(c) The ship breaking apart.
(d) Something they ate.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In his soliloquy, what does Ferdinand say makes his job easier?

2. In order to render Ferdinand defenseless after he draws his sword, Prospero

3. In Act I, Scene II, what does Prospero promise Ariel yet again?

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

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

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