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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 1, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What keeps Ferdinand going as he does Prospero's work?
(a) The promise of being reunited with his father.
(b) The possibility of being let go and leaving the island.
(c) His willingness to do anything for Miranda.
(d) His desire to prove that he is good at everything.

2. Why does Prospero conjure the spirits to dance for Ferdinand and Miranda?
(a) He was bored and wanted the entertainment.
(b) He saw Ferdinand getting too close to Miranda.
(c) He wanted to surprise them with an early wedding gift.
(d) He wanted to display his power to Ferdinand.

3. What does Prospero do at the end of Act III, Scene I?
(a) Returns to studying his magic book.
(b) Goes looking for Antonio.
(c) Sends torturous spirits to Caliban.
(d) Tells Ariel he will free him.

4. Who is watching Ferdinand and Miranda from a distance in Act III, Scene I?
(a) Caliban.
(b) Prospero.
(c) Ariel.
(d) Alonso.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Prospero gives Ferdinand a hard time in order to

2. At the beginning of Act III, Scene I, what does Prospero have Ferdinand doing?

3. When Ferdinand sees Miranda for the first time, he believes she is a

4. In order to render Ferdinand defenseless after he draws his sword, Prospero

5. What does Miranda do when Ferdinand confesses his love for her?

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