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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 watching Ferdinand and Miranda from a distance in Act III, Scene I?
(a) Ariel.
(b) Alonso.
(c) Prospero.
(d) Caliban.

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

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

4. Why does Miranda urge Ferdinand not to work so hard?
(a) He will hurt himself.
(b) She wants him to spend time with her.
(c) It upsets her seeing him like that.
(d) He will overtire too soon.

5. What does Miranda do in response to Ferdinand's declaration of his love for her?
(a) She offers to marry him.
(b) She becomes frightened and calls Prospero.
(c) She lets him go free.
(d) She tells him that she does not feel the same.

Short Answer Questions

1. Trinculo wants to take Caliban back to where?

2. Miranda dislikes Caliban, because

3. What does Miranda regret doing while talking to Ferdinand?

4. What is Prospero's reasoning for why Miranda believes that Ferdinand is the most beautiful man she has ever known?

5. What is the strange noise that Gonzalo claims he heard?

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