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

2. What subplot comes to an end at the completion of Act IV, Scene I?
(a) The plan by Caliban, Trinculo and Stephano to kill Prospero.
(b) Prospero's use of his magical powers.
(c) The deal between Prospero and Ariel.
(d) Ariel's dedication to Prospero.

3. What keeps Ferdinand going as he does Prospero's work?
(a) His desire to prove that he is good at everything.
(b) His willingness to do anything for Miranda.
(c) The possibility of being let go and leaving the island.
(d) The promise of being reunited with his father.

4. Trinculo views Caliban's willingness to serve as a sign of what?
(a) Ambition.
(b) Weakess.
(c) Stupidity.
(d) Genious.

5. Although coming from different worlds, Miranda and Ferdinand are similar because of their
(a) Fathers.
(b) Innocence.
(c) Age.
(d) Moral beliefs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prospero's magical power comes from

2. What does the banquet scene reveal about Alonso, Sebastian and Antonio?

3. Why does Ferdinand prefer not to do Prospero's work?

4. At the beginning of Act IV, Scene I, what does Prospero tell Ferdinand?

5. What does Miranda tell Ferdinand after he meets Prospero for the first time?

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