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

2. When Miranda first meets Ferdinand, she believes he is
(a) A thief.
(b) A peasant.
(c) A king.
(d) A spirit.

3. What does Ariel ask Prospero before going to fetch Caliban, Trinculo and Stephano?
(a) What should Ariel dress up as this time.
(b) If Prospero will teach Ariel magic.
(c) Why Prospero is doing all of this.
(d) If Prospero loves Ariel.

4. What does Prospero tell the spirits to do?
(a) Distract Ferdinand while he speaks with Miranda.
(b) Teach Ferdinand and Miranda how to dance.
(c) Lecture Ferdinand and Miranda about chastity.
(d) Distract Ferdinand from seeing Alonso.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Although coming from different worlds, Miranda and Ferdinand are similar because of their

3. What does Miranda do in response to Ferdinand's declaration of his love for her?

4. At the beginning of Act IV, Scene I, what does Prospero tell Ferdinand?

5. Why does Prospero abruptly stop the marriage ceremony and change his mood?

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