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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. Who is not lulled to sleep in Act II, Scene I?
(a) Gonzalo and Sebastian.
(b) Antonio and Sebastian.
(c) Antonio and Gonzalo.
(d) Alonso and Sebastian.

2. When Ferdinand sees Miranda for the first time, he believes she is a
(a) Spirit.
(b) Mirage.
(c) Witch.
(d) Nymph.

3. In his soliloquy, what does Ferdinand say makes his job easier?
(a) Thoughts of Miranda.
(b) The nice weather.
(c) His natural strength.
(d) Prospero's kindness.

4. In Act IV, Scene I, how is Prospero feeling toward Caliban?
(a) Prospero feels sorry for Caliban.
(b) Prospero wants to befriend Caliban.
(c) Prospero feels betrayed by Caliban.
(d) Prospero is disgusted with Caliban.

5. What is one of Sebastian's reservations about Antonio's plan in Act II, Scene I?
(a) That Alonso will soon wake up.
(b) That they will never get off the island anyway.
(c) That Alonso's daughter would then inherit the throne.
(d) That Antonio is tricking him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Prospero say to Antonio and Sebastian on the side?

2. Caliban is the offspring of

3. Antonio is the brother of

4. What motif does the scene between Caliban, Trinculo and Stephano and their assassination plan reflect?

5. Why do Sebastian and Antonio vow to help Alonso find Ferdinand following the banquet?

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