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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 does Gonzalo contrast to the character of his present company during the banquet?
(a) Miranda and Ferdinand.
(b) The dancing spirits Prospero conjures.
(c) Trinculo, Caliban and Stephano.
(d) Ariel.

2. What does Miranda offer to Ferdinand while he is working?
(a) To bring him some food and water.
(b) To show him Prospero's magical books.
(c) To talk to Prospero for him.
(d) To work in Ferdinand's place.

3. What does the banquet scene reveal about Alonso, Sebastian and Antonio?
(a) That Antonio and Sebastian feel guilt for what they did, while Alonso does not.
(b) That the men are easily fooled.
(c) That Alonso, Antonio and Sebastian do not feel guilt for what they did.
(d) That Alonso feels guilt for what he did, while the other two do not.

4. Who does Caliban talk about at length to Stephano?
(a) Miranda.
(b) Ariel.
(c) Prospero.
(d) Trinculo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In his soliloquy in Act IV, Scene I, what does Prospero insinuate a personal connection to?

2. Gonzalo's attempt to comfort his king are mocked by whom?

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

4. While discussing the plan with Caliban, what is Stephano's main objective?

5. What does Prospero conjure in order to derange Alonso, Gonzalo, Antonio and Sebastian while they are resting?

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