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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Prospero and Miranda were given provisions and books on the boat by
(a) Sebastian.
(b) Gonzalo.
(c) Trinculo.
(d) Stephano.

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

3. What sets Alonso apart from Antonio in Prospero's eyes?
(a) His strength as a king.
(b) His lack of interest in being a king.
(c) His age, as he is much older than Antonio.
(d) His emotional, regretful side.

4. Why does Prospero tell the story of their past to Miranda?
(a) Because she wants to know where they came from.
(b) Because she is concerned about the people on the ship.
(c) Because she wants to hear a story.
(d) Because she has always asked him about it.

5. When he was Duke of Milan, Prospero was more interested in
(a) Governing.
(b) Learning.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Leading.

Short Answer Questions

1. Caliban wanted to populate the island with

2. Prospero accuses Ferdinand of

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

4. What does Ferdinand say he is willing to do to win Miranda?

5. Prospero gives Ferdinand a hard time in order to

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