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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 Antonio offer to do in order to persuade Sebastian to go along with the plan?
(a) He promises to keep it a secret and never tell anyone.
(b) He promises he will not try to assassinate Sebastian once he is king.
(c) He offers to kill Gonzalo and have Sebastian kill Alonso.
(d) He offers to kill Alonso and have Sebastian kill Gonzalo.

2. Why does Miranda urge Ferdinand not to work so hard?
(a) He will overtire too soon.
(b) She wants him to spend time with her.
(c) He will hurt himself.
(d) It upsets her seeing him like that.

3. How does Antonio convince Sebastian to go along with the plan in Act II, Scene I?
(a) He tells him how much fun it is to be a king.
(b) He describes the riches he will gain as the king of Naples.
(c) He explains how much he benefited from taking Prospero's throne.
(d) He tells him that they can combine powers once he is king of Naples.

4. What does Miranda regret doing while talking to Ferdinand?
(a) Telling him her name.
(b) Going against her father's wishes.
(c) Offering to help him.
(d) Not acting ladylike.

5. Prospero accuses Ferdinand of
(a) Wanting to rape Miranda.
(b) Wanting to steal the island.
(c) Trespassing.
(d) Polluting the island.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sebastian wonder about Antonio and his usurpation of Prospero's throne?

2. Miranda dislikes Caliban, because

3. Who thwarts Antonio's and Sebastian's plan in Act II, Scene I?

4. What is one of Sebastian's reservations about Antonio's plan in Act II, Scene I?

5. Who wants to take over the throne of Naples?

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