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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. The only nobleman who has a calm and positive attitude during the storm at sea is
(a) Ferdinand.
(b) Alonso.
(c) Antonio.
(d) Gonzalo.

2. What sets Alonso apart from Antonio in Prospero's eyes?
(a) His emotional, regretful side.
(b) His lack of interest in being a king.
(c) His age, as he is much older than Antonio.
(d) His strength as a king.

3. When Miranda first meets Ferdinand, she believes he is
(a) A spirit.
(b) A thief.
(c) A peasant.
(d) A king.

4. As Caliban becomes drunk, what is one of the things he promises to Trinculo and Stephano?
(a) He promises to help mend their clothes.
(b) He promises to leave them alone.
(c) He promises to serve them.
(d) He promises to help them off of the island.

5. When Trinculo and Stephano wonder where the music is coming from, what is Caliban's reasoning?
(a) They are simply imagining it.
(b) It is coming from a nearby island.
(c) That the island is magical.
(d) Singing causes nymphs to play their instruments.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does one character finally get Caliban to calm down in Act II, Scene II?

2. Who ties to calm down Caliban in Act II, Scene II?

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

4. Antonio thinks the Boatswain is being rude by not adhering to his

5. What does Prospero think about Ferdinand's and Miranda's attraction to each other?

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