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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Cesaire study in college?
(a) African history.
(b) Journalism.
(c) French.
(d) Spanish.

2. What does Cesaire think of the idea that poets make terrible politicians?
(a) He this it is true.
(b) He thinks the idea is ridiculous but true.
(c) He thinks it is ridiculous.
(d) He does not care.

3. What themes does Cesaire's play incorporate?
(a) Money.
(b) War.
(c) Love and hate.
(d) Colonialism and negritude.

4. Why does Gonzalo scold Antonio in 1.1?
(a) He is flirting.
(b) He is optimistic.
(c) He is rude to the captain.
(d) He is pessimistic.

5. Which island was Cesaire born on?
(a) St. Croix.
(b) Martinique.
(c) Aruba.
(d) St. Thomas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who, in the Prologue, orchestrates the actions on stage?

2. How does Gonzalo describe the lands they are approaching in 1.1?

3. What do Gonzalo, Alonso, and Antonio complain about among themselves in 1.1?

4. Which political party did Cesaire join at the end of the war?

5. What term is Cesaire considered the originator of?

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