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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Caliban believes the island is
(a) Haunted.
(b) Prospero's.
(c) Doomed.
(d) His birthright.

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

4. What does Ferdinand say about Miranda in comparison to all of the women he has encountered?
(a) That she is simple-minded and not as exotic.
(b) That she would not understand royal life.
(c) That she is much nicer than the other women.
(d) That he has never met one as beautiful as she.

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

6. Prior to Prospero releasing him, Ariel was stuck for twelve years in a
(a) Box.
(b) Tree.
(c) Storm.
(d) Cage.

7. What does Caliban believe Trinculo to be?
(a) Miranda's new suitor.
(b) A pillager come to ruin the island.
(c) One of the sailors washed ashore.
(d) Another torturous spirit.

8. Why does Ferdinand prefer not to do Prospero's work?
(a) Because he is not strong enough.
(b) Because he is a prince of Naples.
(c) Because he does not want to marry Miranda.
(d) Because he does not want to take over the island.

9. Why does Prospero tell the story of their past to Miranda?
(a) Because she wants to know where they came from.
(b) Because she has always asked him about it.
(c) Because she wants to hear a story.
(d) Because she is concerned about the people on the ship.

10. Who assures Miranda that Ferdinand is a man and not a spirit?
(a) Caliban.
(b) Ferdinand.
(c) Ariel.
(d) Prospero.

11. The ship passengers' increasing fear and anxiety are the result of
(a) Landing on a strange island.
(b) Something they ate.
(c) The ship breaking apart.
(d) Ariel's illusions.

12. Who thwarts Antonio's and Sebastian's plan in Act II, Scene I?
(a) Gonzalo.
(b) Caliban.
(c) Ariel.
(d) Prospero.

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

14. Why does Ferdinand not want Miranda to help him with his work?
(a) Because she is too young.
(b) Because it is too hard for her.
(c) Because she has never done it before.
(d) Because he wants to show off for her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Caliban beg of Stephano when he first meets him?

2. Although the ship passengers believe the ship is gone, it is actually

3. What does Prospero think about Ferdinand's and Miranda's attraction to each other?

4. What is Caliban happiest about after he meets Trinculo and Stephano?

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

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