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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Gonzalo's attempt to comfort his king are mocked by whom?
(a) Antonio, Sebastian and Alonso.
(b) Antonio, Adrian and Alonso.
(c) Antonio, Sebastian and Adrian
(d) Sebastian, Adrian and Alonso.

2. When he was Duke of Milan, Prospero turned his duties over to
(a) The queen.
(b) His council.
(c) His loyal subjects.
(d) Antonio.

3. What does Prospero tell the spirits to do?
(a) Distract Ferdinand from seeing Alonso.
(b) Teach Ferdinand and Miranda how to dance.
(c) Lecture Ferdinand and Miranda about chastity.
(d) Distract Ferdinand while he speaks with Miranda.

4. The ship passengers' increasing fear and anxiety are the result of
(a) The ship breaking apart.
(b) Something they ate.
(c) Ariel's illusions.
(d) Landing on a strange island.

5. Who assures Miranda that Ferdinand is a man and not a spirit?
(a) Ariel.
(b) Prospero.
(c) Caliban.
(d) Ferdinand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Alonso's son is

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

3. What does the scene between Stephano, Trinculo and Caliban provide to the reader?

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

5. What does Miranda regret doing while talking to Ferdinand?

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