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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 does Miranda tell Ferdinand after he meets Prospero for the first time?
(a) Prospero wants them to marry.
(b) Prospero wants to kill Ferdinand's father.
(c) Prospero is usually much kinder.
(d) Prospero is planning to kill him.

2. 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.

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

4. What does Miranda do when Ferdinand confesses his love for her?
(a) Scoffs.
(b) Runs away.
(c) Weeps.
(d) Laughs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Prospero conjure the spirits to dance for Ferdinand and Miranda?

2. In Act I, Scene II, what does Prospero promise to Ariel for the second time?

3. What spirits does Prospero conjure after blessing Ferdinand and Miranda's marriage?

4. Why does Ferdinand not want Miranda to help him with his work?

5. Who are "the rabble"?

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