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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Prospero's reasoning for why Miranda believes that Ferdinand is the most beautiful man she has ever known?
(a) He is a prince and will inherit the kingdom of Naples.
(b) He treats her well and loves her.
(c) She has only ever seen Prospero and Caliban before him.
(d) He is intelligent and understands her.

2. What is the true motivation behind Prospero's grand plan for Miranda and Ferdinand?
(a) That it will finally get him and his daughter off of the island.
(b) It is not specifically defined.
(c) That it will spite Alonso and any plans he had for his son.
(d) That it is a good union that will bring Naples and Milan together.

3. Miranda at first took pity on Caliban and tried to
(a) Teach him how to speak.
(b) Teach him how to write.
(c) Teach him how to read.
(d) Teach him how to sing.

4. Ariel lets the other ships return to Naples in order to
(a) Preserve their secret.
(b) Tell the kingdom the king is dead.
(c) Tell everyone where Prospero is.
(d) Spare their lives.

5. What does Miranda tell Ferdinand after he meets Prospero for the first time?
(a) Prospero is usually much kinder.
(b) Prospero is planning to kill him.
(c) Prospero wants to kill Ferdinand's father.
(d) Prospero wants them to marry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prospero promises to free Ariel in

2. Ferdinand is surprised by Miranda, because she

3. Prospero seeks revenge against

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

5. Alonso is the king of

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