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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. At the beginning of Act III, Scene II, who does Caliban vow to serve?
(a) Stephano.
(b) Trinculo.
(c) Prospero..
(d) Miranda

2. By the beginning of Act III, Scene II, what is the state of Caliban, Trinculo and Stephano?
(a) Sick.
(b) Elated.
(c) Drunk.
(d) Mad.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alonso believe, following the false banquet, that Ferdinand is dead?

2. What is Caliban happiest about after he meets Trinculo and Stephano?

3. What does Prospero do at the end of Act III, Scene I?

4. Prior to Prospero's arrival on the island, Ariel was imprisoned by

5. Who lulls the lords searching for Ferdinand into a deep sleep during their banter?

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