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

2. What does Miranda regret doing while talking to Ferdinand?
(a) Telling him her name.
(b) Not acting ladylike.
(c) Going against her father's wishes.
(d) Offering to help him.

3. When Trinculo and Stephano wonder where the music is coming from, what is Caliban's reasoning?
(a) They are simply imagining it.
(b) It is coming from a nearby island.
(c) Singing causes nymphs to play their instruments.
(d) That the island is magical.

4. Prospero distracts the three men from their plan of revenge; who distracts Prospero from his?
(a) Miranda.
(b) Ferdinand.
(c) Caliban.
(d) Ariel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The ship passengers' increasing fear and anxiety are the result of

2. Who assures Miranda that Ferdinand is a man and not a spirit?

3. What does Prospero order Ariel to do when Stephano, Trinculo and Caliban run off?

4. What is one thing about Caliban that Stephano finds amazing?

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

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