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

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

3. Who assures Miranda that Ferdinand is a man and not a spirit?
(a) Caliban.
(b) Prospero.
(c) Ariel.
(d) Ferdinand.

4. Miranda dislikes Caliban, because
(a) He is rude.
(b) He tried to rape her.
(c) He is malformed.
(d) He tries to trick her with magic.

5. Why does Stephano believe that Caliban and Trinculo are some sort of wild beasts when he sees them under the blanket?
(a) He has little education.
(b) He has bad vision.
(c) He is ignorant.
(d) He is drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prospero's magical power comes from

2. What does Prospero think about Ferdinand's and Miranda's attraction to each other?

3. What does Antonio offer to do in order to persuade Sebastian to go along with the plan?

4. Who thwarts Antonio's and Sebastian's plan in Act II, Scene I?

5. Prospero was formerly the Duke of

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