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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. What is Prospero's reasoning for why Miranda believes that Ferdinand is the most beautiful man she has ever known?
(a) He is intelligent and understands her.
(b) He treats her well and loves her.
(c) She has only ever seen Prospero and Caliban before him.
(d) He is a prince and will inherit the kingdom of Naples.

2. What keeps Ferdinand going as he does Prospero's work?
(a) His desire to prove that he is good at everything.
(b) The promise of being reunited with his father.
(c) The possibility of being let go and leaving the island.
(d) His willingness to do anything for Miranda.

3. What does Ferdinand protest when Prospero accuses him of wanting to take over the island?
(a) His social status.
(b) His innocence.
(c) His right to the island as Prince of Naples.
(d) His intelligence.

4. Prior to Prospero's arrival on the island, Ariel was imprisoned by
(a) Nymphs.
(b) Sycorax.
(c) Juno.
(d) Iris.

5. Why does Ferdinand prefer not to do Prospero's work?
(a) Because he is a prince of Naples.
(b) Because he does not want to take over the island.
(c) Because he does not want to marry Miranda.
(d) Because he is not strong enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. Antonio thinks the Boatswain is being rude by not adhering to his

2. Miranda at first took pity on Caliban and tried to

3. Alonso's son is

4. What sets Alonso apart from Antonio in Prospero's eyes?

5. At the end of Act II, Scene II, what is Caliban doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act II, Scene II, why does Caliban drop to the ground when Trinculo appears?

2. Why does Prospero create the tempest? What is his initial incentive?

3. What is the reason Prospero gives for Miranda's attraction to Ferdinand?

4. Why does Miranda regret telling Ferdinand her name so quickly?

5. What is the metaphorical significance of the storm at sea in the exposition of the play?

6. What are the characteristics of Ferdinand and Miranda that come off as potentially negative, but are overshadowed by their positive qualities?

7. How do you think Miranda's and Ferdinand's union can positively affect Prospero?

8. What is the metaphorical significance of the play's title, "The Tempest"?

9. What is Trinculo's plan for Caliban when he sees that he is actually a man?

10. What is the intention of Prospero's plan when he has Ariel lead Ferdinand to Miranda?

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