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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Prospero and Miranda were not killed when expelled from Milan because
(a) His people loved him and would resent Antonio for the murder.
(b) His people are peaceful and not aggressive.
(c) His people are sympathetic and pitied them.
(d) His people would have then killed Antonio.

2. Caliban wanted to populate the island with
(a) Coconut trees.
(b) Lizards.
(c) Other spirits.
(d) His children.

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

4. What does Miranda impulsively do in Act III, Scene I?
(a) Tells Ferdinand the secrets of the island.
(b) Tells Ferdinand her name.
(c) Tells Ferdinand to run away.
(d) Kisses Ferdinand.

5. What does Miranda do in response to Ferdinand's declaration of his love for her?
(a) She lets him go free.
(b) She tells him that she does not feel the same.
(c) She becomes frightened and calls Prospero.
(d) She offers to marry him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which character says: "We are such stuff/As dreams are made on"?

3. What do Ariel and Prospero do to disguise themselves from Caliban, Trinculo and Stephano?

4. Why does Prospero conjure the spirits to dance for Ferdinand and Miranda?

5. What subplot comes to an end at the completion of Act IV, Scene I?

(see the answer key)

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