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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. Which role does the Master of Ceremonies say in the Prologue, he will choose?
(a) King.
(b) The Devil.
(c) The slave.
(d) The tempest.

2. Who, in the Prologue, orchestrates the actions on stage?
(a) Eshu.
(b) Stephano.
(c) Alonso.
(d) The Master of Ceremonies.

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

4. How are the characters instructed to choose the objects on stage in the Prologue?
(a) Based on their position in life.
(b) Based on their height.
(c) Based on their character.
(d) Based on their hair color.

5. At the end of 1.1 what do the passengers sing?
(a) "Amazing Grace"
(b) "God Bless America"
(c) "Row Row Row your Boat"
(d) "Nearer, My God, to Thee."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Master of Ceremonies instruct the actors to do as the Prologue ends?

2. Where does Cesaire move after high school?

3. What is a tempest?

4. Who in 1.1, demands respect?

5. What does Antonio say the storm is a foretaste of in 1.1?

(see the answer key)

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