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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. Antonio is the brother of
(a) Alonso.
(b) Ferdinand.
(c) Prospero.
(d) Sebastian.

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

3. The beginning of The Tempest takes place
(a) In Milan.
(b) At sea.
(c) At a wedding ceremony.
(d) In Tunis.

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

5. What does Trinculo want to do with Caliban in order to make money?
(a) Show him off to the public.
(b) Sell him off as a slave.
(c) Have him steal from Antonio.
(d) Have him steal from Prospero.

Short Answer Questions

1. The two spirits who reside on the island with Prospero and Miranda are

2. In his soliloquy, what does Ferdinand say makes his job easier?

3. Miranda at first took pity on Caliban and tried to

4. Gonzalo's attempt to comfort his king are mocked by whom?

5. At the beginning of Act III, Scene I, what does Prospero have Ferdinand doing?

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