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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. Antonio is the brother of
(a) Ferdinand.
(b) Sebastian.
(c) Prospero.
(d) Alonso.

2. Prospero was formerly the Duke of
(a) Athens.
(b) Milan.
(c) Carthage.
(d) Tunis.

3. How long ago was Antonio's usurpation of Prospero's throne in Milan?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Seventeen years.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Fifteen years.

4. The Tempest is considered one of Shakespeare's
(a) Modern works.
(b) Romantic works.
(c) Later works.
(d) Earlier works.

5. Antonio's treatment of Prospero when they were in Milan mirrors
(a) Stephano's treatment of Caliban.
(b) Prospero's treatment of Ferdinand.
(c) Prospero's treatment of Miranda.
(d) Prospero's treatment of Caliban.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prospero and Miranda were given provisions and books on the boat by

2. Caliban is the offspring of

3. Why does Ariel leave Antonio and Sebastian awake?

4. What does Ferdinand protest when Prospero accuses him of wanting to take over the island?

5. Prospero and Miranda were not killed when expelled from Milan because

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