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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. What motif does the scene between Caliban, Trinculo and Stephano and their assassination plan reflect?
(a) The tempest motif.
(b) The magic motif.
(c) The conspiracy motif.
(d) The Ariel motif.

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

3. Why is Gonzalo's comments about the dancing nymphs important during the banquet scene?
(a) They illuminate the contrasting characteristics of Antonio and Sebastian.
(b) They illuminate characteristics about the dancing nymphs.
(c) They help introduce new characters.
(d) They show that Gonzalo is capable of lust.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is watching Ferdinand and Miranda from a distance in Act III, Scene I?

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

3. What does Prospero throw into the ocean?

4. When Miranda first meets Ferdinand, she believes he is

5. Why do Trinculo and Stephano threaten to beat Caliban?

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