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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) Building a fire.
(b) Stacking firewood.
(c) Preparing food.
(d) Mending his clothes.

2. Prospero and Miranda were not killed when expelled from Milan because
(a) His people are peaceful and not aggressive.
(b) His people would have then killed Antonio.
(c) His people loved him and would resent Antonio for the murder.
(d) His people are sympathetic and pitied them.

3. The beginning of The Tempest takes place
(a) In Milan.
(b) In Tunis.
(c) At a wedding ceremony.
(d) At sea.

4. What is Caliban happiest about after he meets Trinculo and Stephano?
(a) That the two men are not more torturous spirits.
(b) That he has made new friends.
(c) That he now knows what wine is.
(d) That he is free from Prospero.

5. How long ago was Antonio's usurpation of Prospero's throne in Milan?
(a) Seventeen years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Fifteen years.
(d) Twenty years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Caliban wanted to populate the island with

2. Which of the lords is the only person who tries comforting Alonso, who believes his son is gone?

3. Why does Prospero tell the story of their past to Miranda?

4. Miranda dislikes Caliban, because

5. What does Prospero think about Ferdinand's and Miranda's attraction to each other?

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