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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. What is one of the things Caliban promises to Stephano and Trinculo in his drunken state?
(a) To lead them back home.
(b) To show them the magical secrets of the island.
(c) That he will take them to their ship.
(d) That he will protect them from harm.

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

3. Who accuses Alonso, Antonio and Sebastian of being the men of sin?
(a) The dancing spirits.
(b) Ariel.
(c) Gonzalo.
(d) Prospero.

4. When Ferdinand sees Miranda for the first time, he believes she is a
(a) Witch.
(b) Nymph.
(c) Mirage.
(d) Spirit.

5. Why does Prospero tell the story of their past to Miranda?
(a) Because she wants to hear a story.
(b) Because she wants to know where they came from.
(c) Because she is concerned about the people on the ship.
(d) Because she has always asked him about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Caliban wanted to populate the island with

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

3. Caliban is the offspring of

4. What does Trinculo wonder about Caliban after listening to his drunken speech?

5. What does Antonio offer to do in order to persuade Sebastian to go along with the plan?

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