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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Gonzalo, Alonso, and Antonio complain about among themselves in 1.1?
(a) The lack of pillows on the ship.
(b) The economy.
(c) The captain's manners.
(d) The boatswain's manners.

2. How do the actors enter the stage in the prologue?
(a) Individually.
(b) In pairs.
(c) In groups of three.
(d) In groups of ten.

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

4. What is the title of Cesaire's first non-fiction book?
(a) Democrats in action.
(b) Communism at it's Peak.
(c) Discourse on Colonialism.
(d) French Grammar II.

5. What does Miranda cry out at the start of 1.2?
(a) To help her get dressed.
(b) To save her cat.
(c) To save the sinking ship.
(d) To marry her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Prospero say to calm MIranda in 1.2?

2. Who does the Master of Ceremonies not have a problem with in the Prologue?

3. Who spoke out against Prospero in Italy?

4. What does Prospero come on stage with in 1.2?

5. What did Cesaire study in college?

(see the answer key)

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