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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Alonso's daughter was married in
(a) Tunis.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Milan.
(d) Athens.
2. What is the true motivation behind Prospero's grand plan for Miranda and Ferdinand?
(a) That it will spite Alonso and any plans he had for his son.
(b) It is not specifically defined.
(c) That it is a good union that will bring Naples and Milan together.
(d) That it will finally get him and his daughter off of the island.
3. Why does Ariel leave Antonio and Sebastian awake?
(a) Prospero meant for them to be awake.
(b) Ariel wanted to go against Prospero's orders.
(c) Ariel took pity on them.
(d) Prospero forgot about them.
4. Caliban wanted to populate the island with
(a) Other spirits.
(b) His children.
(c) Lizards.
(d) Coconut trees.
5. At the end of Act II, Scene II, what is Caliban doing?
(a) Singing happily.
(b) Crying.
(c) Cursing Stephano and Trinculo.
(d) Building a fire.
Short Answer Questions
1. Prior to Prospero's arrival on the island, Ariel was imprisoned by
2. What does Miranda do when Ferdinand confesses his love for her?
3. Ariel lets the other ships return to Naples in order to
4. What does Sebastian wonder about Antonio and his usurpation of Prospero's throne?
5. After Ariel completes his duties, Prospero promises to
Short Essay Questions
1. In Act III, Scene I, what contrasts are shown between Ferdinand and Miranda?
2. What does Ariel do when Antonio and Sebastian draw their swords and why?
3. Why does Prospero render Ferdinand immobile during Act I, Scene II?
4. What function in the play is served by Act II, Scene II with Trinculo, Stephano and Caliban?
5. What is the basic understanding of Antonio's and Prospero's history?
6. How is Act I, Scene II with Miranda and Ferdinand a kind of exposition for the plot?
7. During the storm, what can the audience already infer about Antonio's character and why?
8. In Act III, Scene I, Ferdinand recites a soliloquy as he stacks wood. What does he talk about?
9. How does the audience learn about Ariel's past on the island?
10. What is the reason Prospero gives for Miranda's attraction to Ferdinand?
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