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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Caliban believes the island is
(a) Haunted.
(b) Doomed.
(c) His birthright.
(d) Prospero's.

3. The ship passengers' increasing fear and anxiety are the result of
(a) Landing on a strange island.
(b) The ship breaking apart.
(c) Ariel's illusions.
(d) Something they ate.

4. The tempest is a symbolic form of an upheaval from a state of
(a) Nature.
(b) Harm.
(c) Peace.
(d) Disgust.

5. Prospero seeks revenge against
(a) Antonio and Gonzalo.
(b) Antonio, Alonso and Sebastian.
(c) Alonso and Ferdinand.
(d) Antonio and Sebastian.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The beginning of The Tempest takes place

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

4. When he was Duke of Milan, Prospero was more interested in

5. Caliban is the offspring of

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