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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. Prospero tells Miranda that in order to usurp his power, Antonio allied himself with
(a) Caliban.
(b) Alonso.
(c) Ferdinand.
(d) Miranda.

2. Why does Trinculo hide underneath Caliban's robes?
(a) He wants to be safe from the island's spirits.
(b) He hears thunder and thinks another storm is coming.
(c) He heard noises in the distance and is afraid.
(d) Caliban promises to protect him.

3. Who ties to calm down Caliban in Act II, Scene II?
(a) Prospero.
(b) Trinculo.
(c) Antonio.
(d) Stephano.

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

5. At the beginning of Act III, Scene I, what does Prospero have Ferdinand doing?
(a) Building a fire.
(b) Mending his clothes.
(c) Stacking firewood.
(d) Preparing food.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Sebastian and Antonio vow to help Alonso find Ferdinand following the banquet?

2. What does Miranda urge Ferdinand to do while he is working?

3. What does Prospero state in an aside about Ferdinand?

4. What motif does the scene between Caliban, Trinculo and Stephano and their assassination plan reflect?

5. When he was Duke of Milan, Prospero turned his duties over to

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