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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ferdinand not want Miranda to help him with his work?
(a) Because she has never done it before.
(b) Because he wants to show off for her.
(c) Because she is too young.
(d) Because it is too hard for her.

2. When Act II, Scene II opens, what is Caliban doing?
(a) Looking for Miranda.
(b) Cursing Prospero.
(c) Running from torturous spirits.
(d) Carrying jugs of water.

3. In the false banquet scene, Gonzalo catches on to Antonio's and Sebastian's plan but identifies the wrong motivation for it. What does he believe their motivation to be?
(a) Desire for blood.
(b) Lust for Miranda.
(c) Guilt for past deeds.
(d) Desire for power.

4. What does Caliban ask Stephano to do?
(a) Kill Trinculo.
(b) Take him with him off of the island.
(c) Help kidnap Miranda.
(d) Kill Prospero.

5. What does Miranda urge Ferdinand to do while he is working?
(a) To run away.
(b) To work harder.
(c) To not work so hard.
(d) To leave her alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Prospero say in his soliloquy about Miranda and Ferdinand?

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

3. Prospero gained his power from his books and

4. What does Miranda do in response to Ferdinand's declaration of his love for her?

5. What does Miranda do when Ferdinand confesses his love for her?

(see the answer key)

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