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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. Prospero's magical power comes from
(a) The trees.
(b) His books.
(c) His staff.
(d) Ariel.

2. Why does Stephano believe that Caliban and Trinculo are some sort of wild beasts when he sees them under the blanket?
(a) He has little education.
(b) He is ignorant.
(c) He is drunk.
(d) He has bad vision.

3. Who ties to calm down Caliban in Act II, Scene II?
(a) Trinculo.
(b) Antonio.
(c) Stephano.
(d) Prospero.

4. In his soliloquy, what does Ferdinand say makes his job easier?
(a) Prospero's kindness.
(b) The nice weather.
(c) His natural strength.
(d) Thoughts of Miranda.

5. Prospero seeks revenge against
(a) Alonso and Ferdinand.
(b) Antonio, Alonso and Sebastian.
(c) Antonio and Sebastian.
(d) Antonio and Gonzalo.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The Tempest is considered one of Shakespeare's

3. Caliban is the offspring of

4. Who thwarts Antonio's and Sebastian's plan in Act II, Scene I?

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

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