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

2. Prior to Prospero's arrival on the island, Ariel was imprisoned by
(a) Juno.
(b) Sycorax.
(c) Iris.
(d) Nymphs.

3. In Act I, Scene II, what does Prospero promise to Ariel for the second time?
(a) To put him back in the tree if he does not obey.
(b) To free him once he completes Prospero's orders.
(c) To bring him back to Milan with Prospero.
(d) To allow him to marry Miranda.

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

5. Antonio thinks the Boatswain is being rude by not adhering to his
(a) Ship.
(b) Men.
(c) Rules.
(d) Rank.

Short Answer Questions

1. The tempest is a symbolic form of an upheaval from a state of

2. While discussing the plan with Caliban, what is Stephano's main objective?

3. Prospero was formerly the Duke of

4. Who pretends to be Trinculo and interrupts Stephano's and Caliban's conversation?

5. The only nobleman who has a calm and positive attitude during the storm at sea is

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