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Question
What evil deed did Antonio do, to become a Duke himself?
Solution
Antonio plotted with the King of Naples, Alonso, to seize his brother's Dukedom. They sent Prospero and his young daughter Miranda far from the land. They abandoned them on a dilapidated, decrepit boat and went away.
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