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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. What does Miranda impulsively do in Act III, Scene I?
(a) Tells Ferdinand to run away.
(b) Kisses Ferdinand.
(c) Tells Ferdinand the secrets of the island.
(d) Tells Ferdinand her name.

2. What does Prospero think about Ferdinand's and Miranda's attraction to each other?
(a) That it is foolish.
(b) That it is part of his grand plan.
(c) That it is immoral.
(d) That it will destroy his grand plan.

3. At the beginning of Act III, Scene I, what does Prospero have Ferdinand doing?
(a) Stacking firewood.
(b) Preparing food.
(c) Mending his clothes.
(d) Building a fire.

4. Although the ship passengers believe the ship is gone, it is actually
(a) At another island.
(b) At the bottom of the sea.
(c) Hidden.
(d) On fire.

5. In Act I, Scene II, what does Prospero promise Ariel yet again?
(a) Power.
(b) Freedom.
(c) The island.
(d) Miranda.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When Miranda first meets Ferdinand, she believes he is

4. When he was Duke of Milan, Prospero turned his duties over to

5. Who is not lulled to sleep in Act II, Scene I?

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