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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. At the beginning of Act III, Scene I, what does Prospero have Ferdinand doing?
(a) Stacking firewood.
(b) Mending his clothes.
(c) Building a fire.
(d) Preparing food.

2. What does Trinculo want to do with Caliban in order to make money?
(a) Have him steal from Antonio.
(b) Have him steal from Prospero.
(c) Show him off to the public.
(d) Sell him off as a slave.

3. Prospero gives Ferdinand a hard time in order to
(a) Anger Alonso.
(b) Gain his respect.
(c) See his true character.
(d) Keep him away from Miranda.

4. Miranda at first took pity on Caliban and tried to
(a) Teach him how to write.
(b) Teach him how to speak.
(c) Teach him how to sing.
(d) Teach him how to read.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Tempest is considered one of Shakespeare's

2. Ariel lets the other ships return to Naples in order to

3. Who is not lulled to sleep in Act II, Scene I?

4. What does Ferdinand protest when Prospero accuses him of wanting to take over the island?

5. Why does Ferdinand not want Miranda to help him with his work?

(see the answer key)

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