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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Antonio thinks the Boatswain is being rude by not adhering to his
(a) Rank.
(b) Rules.
(c) Men.
(d) Ship.

2. What does the scene between Stephano, Trinculo and Caliban provide to the reader?
(a) Frightening tension.
(b) Comic relief.
(c) Complexity.
(d) Enlightening insight.

3. How long ago was Antonio's usurpation of Prospero's throne in Milan?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Fifteen years.
(c) Seventeen years.
(d) Twenty years.

4. Prior to Prospero's arrival on the island, Ariel was imprisoned by
(a) Juno.
(b) Nymphs.
(c) Sycorax.
(d) Iris.

5. The only nobleman who has a calm and positive attitude during the storm at sea is
(a) Antonio.
(b) Ferdinand.
(c) Alonso.
(d) Gonzalo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Antonio and Sebastian plan to do in Act II, Scene I?

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

3. What does Trinculo believe Caliban to be?

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

5. Why does Ferdinand not want Miranda to help him with his work?

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