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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. Caliban is the offspring of
(a) Juno.
(b) Sycorax.
(c) Iris.
(d) Ceres.

2. When he was Duke of Milan, Prospero was more interested in
(a) Dancing.
(b) Leading.
(c) Governing.
(d) Learning.

3. Although the ship passengers believe the ship is gone, it is actually
(a) Hidden.
(b) At the bottom of the sea.
(c) At another island.
(d) On fire.

4. Why does Prospero conjure the spirits to dance for Ferdinand and Miranda?
(a) He was bored and wanted the entertainment.
(b) He saw Ferdinand getting too close to Miranda.
(c) He wanted to display his power to Ferdinand.
(d) He wanted to surprise them with an early wedding gift.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Stephano believe that Caliban and Trinculo are some sort of wild beasts when he sees them under the blanket?

2. What does Miranda offer to Ferdinand while he is working?

3. How long ago was Antonio's usurpation of Prospero's throne in Milan?

4. When Trinculo and Stephano wonder where the music is coming from, what is Caliban's reasoning?

5. Alonso's son is

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