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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. What is a tempest?
(a) An angry woman.
(b) A stubborn child.
(c) An angry man.
(d) A storm with high winds.

2. Who do Gonzalo, Sebastian and Antonio call for at the start of 1.1?
(a) The lady.
(b) The slave.
(c) The king.
(d) The captain.

3. Which political party did Cesaire join at the end of the war?
(a) Green.
(b) Democrat.
(c) Anarchist.
(d) Communist.

4. What is Cesaire's play A Tempest based on?
(a) The Tempest.
(b) Othello.
(c) Twister.
(d) Macbeth.

5. What was the occupation of Cesaire's father?
(a) Gardener.
(b) Tax inspector.
(c) Cook.
(d) Doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which style is Cesaire considered a major voice of?

2. Why does the person in 1.1 demand respect?

3. In 1.1, who yells at Gonzalo, Alonso, and Antonio for their appearance?

4. How does the boatswain act towards the passengers?

5. Why does Gonzalo scold Antonio in 1.1?

(see the answer key)

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