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

2. Antonio thinks the Boatswain is being rude by not adhering to his
(a) Rank.
(b) Men.
(c) Rules.
(d) Ship.

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

4. When awakened, Alonso asks Sebastian and Antonio why they have their swords drawn. What is their excuse?
(a) They heard something and were preparing to protect everyone.
(b) They were seeing whose sword was bigger.
(c) They were practicing their swordsmanship.
(d) They were having a heated argument.

5. Who chastises Alonso for allowing his daughter to marry an African?
(a) Sebastian.
(b) Gonzalo.
(c) Adrian.
(d) Antonion.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Ferdinand is surprised by Miranda, because she

3. Why does Prospero tell the story of their past to Miranda?

4. Alonso is the king of

5. Who leads Ferdinand to Prospero?

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