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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. Who is not lulled to sleep in Act II, Scene I?
(a) Alonso and Sebastian.
(b) Antonio and Gonzalo.
(c) Antonio and Sebastian.
(d) Gonzalo and Sebastian.

2. How does one character finally get Caliban to calm down in Act II, Scene II?
(a) By singing him a song.
(b) By giving him money.
(c) By saying nice things to Caliban.
(d) By giving Caliban wine.

3. What keeps Ferdinand going as he does Prospero's work?
(a) The promise of being reunited with his father.
(b) His willingness to do anything for Miranda.
(c) His desire to prove that he is good at everything.
(d) The possibility of being let go and leaving the island.

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

5. What does Prospero think about Ferdinand's and Miranda's attraction to each other?
(a) That it is foolish.
(b) That it will destroy his grand plan.
(c) That it is part of his grand plan.
(d) That it is immoral.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the beginning of Act III, Scene I, what does Prospero have Ferdinand doing?

3. Alonso's daughter was married in

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

5. What sets Alonso apart from Antonio in Prospero's eyes?

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