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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 spirits does Prospero conjure after blessing Ferdinand and Miranda's marriage?
(a) Ariel, Iris and Ceres.
(b) Juno, Iris and Ceres.
(c) Sycorax, Juno and Iris.
(d) Sycoraz, Ceres and Iris.

2. Alonso becomes more distraught after losing his son, remembering that he has also lost
(a) his sanity.
(b) his daughter.
(c) his men.
(d) his kingdom.

3. What is the true motivation behind Prospero's grand plan for Miranda and Ferdinand?
(a) It is not specifically defined.
(b) That it will finally get him and his daughter off of the island.
(c) That it will spite Alonso and any plans he had for his son.
(d) That it is a good union that will bring Naples and Milan together.

4. Prospero accuses Ferdinand of
(a) Wanting to steal the island.
(b) Wanting to rape Miranda.
(c) Polluting the island.
(d) Trespassing.

5. 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 help introduce new characters.
(c) They illuminate characteristics about the dancing nymphs.
(d) They show that Gonzalo is capable of lust.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are "the rabble"?

2. Who lulls the lords searching for Ferdinand into a deep sleep during their banter?

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

4. At the end of Act IV, Scene I, what does Prospero promise to Ariel after asking him to pursue Trinculo, Stephano and Caliban?

5. When Trinculo and Stephano wonder where the music is coming from, what is Caliban's reasoning?

(see the answer key)

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