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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one way in which Ferdinand's life differs from Miranda's?
(a) He understands what it means to be royalty, while she does not.
(b) He has encountered many women, while she has encountered few men.
(c) He is more educated than Miranda.
(d) He is not used to manual labor as much as she is.

2. Gonzalo's attempt to comfort his king are mocked by whom?
(a) Antonio, Sebastian and Adrian
(b) Antonio, Adrian and Alonso.
(c) Antonio, Sebastian and Alonso.
(d) Sebastian, Adrian and Alonso.

3. Why does Ariel leave Antonio and Sebastian awake?
(a) Ariel took pity on them.
(b) Prospero forgot about them.
(c) Ariel wanted to go against Prospero's orders.
(d) Prospero meant for them to be awake.

4. Who is not lulled to sleep in Act II, Scene I?
(a) Alonso and Sebastian.
(b) Antonio and Sebastian.
(c) Gonzalo and Sebastian.
(d) Antonio and Gonzalo.

5. What does Caliban believe Trinculo to be?
(a) Another torturous spirit.
(b) One of the sailors washed ashore.
(c) A pillager come to ruin the island.
(d) Miranda's new suitor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prospero gained his power from his books and

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

3. What does Prospero say in his soliloquy about Miranda and Ferdinand?

4. Prior to Prospero's arrival on the island, Ariel was imprisoned by

5. When awakened, Alonso asks Sebastian and Antonio why they have their swords drawn. What is their excuse?

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