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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What name does Caliban wish to be called by?
(a) James.
(b) Y.
(c) X.
(d) Sahara.

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

3. Who is Ariel ?
(a) A mermaid.
(b) A queen.
(c) A king.
(d) A bi-racial slave.

4. Why in 2.2 does Gonzalo believe the food is returned to them?
(a) They are worthy of food.
(b) The Powers took pity on them.
(c) They cried.
(d) They asked nicely.

5. What do the characters select at the start of the Prologue?
(a) Cups.
(b) Clothing.
(c) Masks.
(d) Wigs.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1.1, who tells the passengers on the ship to return to their cabin?

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

3. What does Cesaire think of the idea that poets make terrible politicians?

4. At the start of 2.1, what is Caliban voicing his opinion about?

5. Where did Cesaire serve as mayor?

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