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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Ariel completes his duties, Prospero promises to
(a) Free him.
(b) Teach him his magic.
(c) Knight him.
(d) Let him marry Miranda.

2. What is one of Sebastian's reservations about Antonio's plan in Act II, Scene I?
(a) That Antonio is tricking him.
(b) That Alonso's daughter would then inherit the throne.
(c) That Alonso will soon wake up.
(d) That they will never get off the island anyway.

3. In Act I, Scene II, what does Prospero promise Ariel yet again?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Miranda.
(c) The island.
(d) Power.

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

5. At the end of Act II, Scene II, what is Caliban doing?
(a) Crying.
(b) Cursing Stephano and Trinculo.
(c) Building a fire.
(d) Singing happily.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who lulls the lords searching for Ferdinand into a deep sleep during their banter?

2. What is Caliban happiest about after he meets Trinculo and Stephano?

3. Who chastises Alonso for allowing his daughter to marry an African?

4. When Ferdinand sees Miranda for the first time, he believes she is a

5. The only two men Miranda has seen prior to meeting Ferdinand are

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