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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. Antonio is the brother of
(a) Prospero.
(b) Ferdinand.
(c) Sebastian.
(d) Alonso.

2. Caliban believes the island is
(a) Haunted.
(b) Doomed.
(c) His birthright.
(d) Prospero's.

3. When Act II, Scene II opens, what is Caliban doing?
(a) Carrying jugs of water.
(b) Looking for Miranda.
(c) Cursing Prospero.
(d) Running from torturous spirits.

4. Why does Ariel leave Antonio and Sebastian awake?
(a) Ariel took pity on them.
(b) Prospero forgot about them.
(c) Ariel wanted to go against Prospero's orders.
(d) Prospero meant for them to be awake.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The only two men Miranda has seen prior to meeting Ferdinand are

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

4. Why does Trinculo hide underneath Caliban's robes?

5. Alonso becomes more distraught after losing his son, remembering that he has also lost

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