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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Caliban believe Trinculo to be?
(a) Another torturous spirit.
(b) A pillager come to ruin the island.
(c) Miranda's new suitor.
(d) One of the sailors washed ashore.

2. In Act IV, Scene I, Prospero's speech mirrors that of which other character?
(a) Caliban.
(b) Ariel.
(c) Miranda.
(d) Alonso.

3. What is Caliban happiest about after he meets Trinculo and Stephano?
(a) That he is free from Prospero.
(b) That he now knows what wine is.
(c) That he has made new friends.
(d) That the two men are not more torturous spirits.

4. In the false banquet scene, what characteristic of Gonzalo is revealed that he shares with Miranda and Ferdinand?
(a) Purity.
(b) Selflessness.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Naivety.

5. What distracts Trinculo and Stephano from their original plan?
(a) The mysterious sounds in the forest.
(b) Their fear of the island spirit Caliban spoke of.
(c) The clothes Prospero set out, which they try on.
(d) Caliban's distorted visage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What subplot comes to an end at the completion of Act IV, Scene I?

2. Who accuses Alonso, Antonio and Sebastian of being the men of sin?

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

4. Trinculo views Caliban's willingness to serve as a sign of what?

5. Why does Ferdinand not want Miranda to help him with his work?

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