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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the lords is the only person who tries comforting Alonso, who believes his son is gone?
(a) Sebastian.
(b) Antonio.
(c) Adrian.
(d) Gonzalo.

2. The two spirits who reside on the island with Prospero and Miranda are
(a) Caliban and Trinculo.
(b) Caliban and Ariel.
(c) Trinculo and Stephano.
(d) Trinculo and Ariel.

3. At the end of Act II, Scene II, what is Caliban doing?
(a) Cursing Stephano and Trinculo.
(b) Crying.
(c) Singing happily.
(d) Building a fire.

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

5. How does Ariel appear to the men during the banquet?
(a) In a monstrous disguise.
(b) Dressed like a nymph.
(c) Dressed like Prospero.
(d) As himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miranda dislikes Caliban, because

2. When he was Duke of Milan, Prospero was more interested in

3. What is the true motivation behind Prospero's grand plan for Miranda and Ferdinand?

4. When he was Duke of Milan, Prospero turned his duties over to

5. What does Gonzalo contrast to the character of his present company during the banquet?

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