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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 urge Ferdinand to do while he is working?
(a) To leave her alone.
(b) To work harder.
(c) To not work so hard.
(d) To run away.

2. Why does Ferdinand not want Miranda to help him with his work?
(a) Because it is too hard for her.
(b) Because she has never done it before.
(c) Because she is too young.
(d) Because he wants to show off for her.

3. What does Antonio offer to do in order to persuade Sebastian to go along with the plan?
(a) He promises to keep it a secret and never tell anyone.
(b) He offers to kill Alonso and have Sebastian kill Gonzalo.
(c) He offers to kill Gonzalo and have Sebastian kill Alonso.
(d) He promises he will not try to assassinate Sebastian once he is king.

4. In Act I, Scene II, what does Prospero promise Ariel yet again?
(a) Freedom.
(b) The island.
(c) Miranda.
(d) Power.

5. Caliban wanted to populate the island with
(a) Other spirits.
(b) Lizards.
(c) His children.
(d) Coconut trees.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What do Antonio and Sebastian plan to do in Act II, Scene I?

4. Although coming from different worlds, Miranda and Ferdinand are similar because of their

5. Trinculo views Caliban's willingness to serve as a sign of what?

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