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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Caliban is the offspring of
(a) Sycorax.
(b) Iris.
(c) Ceres.
(d) Juno.

2. Prospero promises to free Ariel in
(a) In a week.
(b) Two days.
(c) In three days.
(d) In one day.

3. What is the true motivation behind Prospero's grand plan for Miranda and Ferdinand?
(a) That it will finally get him and his daughter off of the island.
(b) That it is a good union that will bring Naples and Milan together.
(c) It is not specifically defined.
(d) That it will spite Alonso and any plans he had for his son.

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

5. Who lulls the lords searching for Ferdinand into a deep sleep during their banter?
(a) Prospero.
(b) Ariel.
(c) Miranda.
(d) Caliban.

Short Answer Questions

1. The two men who retreat to their cabins during the storm are

2. Alonso becomes more distraught after losing his son, remembering that he has also lost

3. The only nobleman who has a calm and positive attitude during the storm at sea is

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

5. When awakened, Alonso asks Sebastian and Antonio why they have their swords drawn. What is their excuse?

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