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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. Who are "the rabble"?
(a) Stephano, Trinculo and Caliban.
(b) Alonso, Antonio and Sebastian.
(c) Gonzalo, Miranda and Ferdinand.
(d) Ariel, Prospero and Miranda.

2. Why does Ferdinand not want Miranda to help him with his work?
(a) Because he wants to show off for her.
(b) Because it is too hard for her.
(c) Because she has never done it before.
(d) Because she is too young.

3. Ferdinand is the prince of
(a) Carthage.
(b) Naples.
(c) Milan.
(d) Tunis.

4. Which character says: "We are such stuff/As dreams are made on"?
(a) Ariel.
(b) Miranda.
(c) Gonzalo.
(d) Prospero.

5. Prospero gives Ferdinand a hard time in order to
(a) See his true character.
(b) Gain his respect.
(c) Anger Alonso.
(d) Keep him away from Miranda.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ariel ask Prospero before going to fetch Caliban, Trinculo and Stephano?

2. Under what circumstances will Prospero curse Ferdinand's and Miranda's marriage?

3. What does Miranda offer to Ferdinand while he is working?

4. In Act I, Scene II, what does Prospero promise Ariel yet again?

5. What does Miranda tell Ferdinand after he meets Prospero for the first time?

(see the answer key)

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