The Tempest

by

William Shakespeare

The Tempest: Act 3, scene 1 Quiz 2 questions

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Why does Ferdinand cheerfully accept his enslavement to Prospero?
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Because he knows he is working for Miranda's love
Because he is happy to have something to distract him from his grief about his father
Because he enjoys manual labor
Because he knows that he will escape the island soon enough
As Prospero spies on the conversation between Miranda and Ferdinand, which of the following best describes the role he's playing in the couple's relationship?
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He's trying to manipulate Miranda into rejecting Ferdinand
He's acting as a matchmaker and carefully orchestrating the love affair
He's remaining a passive observer and letting the relationship unfold naturally
He's plotting against Ferdinand to keep him away from Miranda