The love between Fernando and Miranda is expressed verbally in this short scene. Since most of the language is very sophisticated, these relatively simple lines, (L. 69, 2021, 3136, 4551, 5860, 6365, 67-68, 7274, 83, 8692), can be excerpted in order to provide the framework for the following comprehension questions:
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How does Fernando describe Prospero?
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Why is Prospero acting like this?
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Where is Prospero during this scene? How long will he be away?
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What is Fernando doing?
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How does he seem to Miranda?
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Why isn’t he exhausted by his heavy work?
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How many womens’ faces has she seen? Mens’?
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What does Fernando claim to be?
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What is Fernando’s response when Miranda asks him if he loves her?
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Why does Miranda cry?
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Who proposes marriage? What is said?
