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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. When awakened, Alonso asks Sebastian and Antonio why they have their swords drawn. What is their excuse?
(a) They were practicing their swordsmanship.
(b) They heard something and were preparing to protect everyone.
(c) They were having a heated argument.
(d) They were seeing whose sword was bigger.

2. Why does Prospero want the men to see a banquet and then have it taken away?
(a) To exert his own power over them.
(b) So that they will starve.
(c) To show them that their power is fleeting.
(d) To allow Ariel to feel what power is like.

3. What does Miranda regret doing while talking to Ferdinand?
(a) Offering to help him.
(b) Going against her father's wishes.
(c) Not acting ladylike.
(d) Telling him her name.

4. Prospero and Miranda were not killed when expelled from Milan because
(a) His people are peaceful and not aggressive.
(b) His people would have then killed Antonio.
(c) His people loved him and would resent Antonio for the murder.
(d) His people are sympathetic and pitied them.

5. What does Prospero ask in his soliloquy at the play's end?
(a) To leave the island.
(b) For a moment of silence to reflect.
(c) For the audience's applause.
(d) To be left alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act IV, Scene I, how is Prospero feeling toward Caliban?

2. Why does Ferdinand prefer not to do Prospero's work?

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

4. Prospero promises to free Ariel in

5. The only nobleman who has a calm and positive attitude during the storm at sea is

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