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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who, in the Prologue, says "it takes all kinds to make a world"?
(a) Stephano.
(b) Prospero.
(c) Ariel.
(d) The Master of Ceremonies.

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

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

4. What is the weather like as the play begins?
(a) Hot.
(b) Snowing.
(c) Sunny.
(d) Stormy.

5. In 2.2, what does Gonzalo claim makes great fertilizer?
(a) Guano.
(b) Scraps of food.
(c) Bear droppings.
(d) Hay seeds.

6. What does the Master of Ceremonies think about the characters in the Prologue?
(a) They are scary.
(b) They are terrible.
(c) They aren't the worst.
(d) The are evil.

7. What are Gonzalo, Sebastian, and Antonio worried about at the start of Act 1 Scene 1 (1.1)?
(a) The storm.
(b) The king.
(c) Their kingdom.
(d) Their wives.

8. At the start of 2.1, what is Caliban voicing his opinion about?
(a) Greek mythology.
(b) The wrath of Shango.
(c) The benefits of a vegetarian diet.
(d) Italian politics.

9. Why does Prospero say to calm MIranda in 1.2?
(a) The storm is passing.
(b) The ship is not sinking.
(c) This is only a play.
(d) Help is on the way.

10. Why is Ariel unhappy in 1.2?
(a) Because he is in love with Miranda.
(b) Because he is lonely.
(c) Because the ship went down.
(d) Because Eshu died.

11. Who in 1.1, demands respect?
(a) The captain.
(b) The king.
(c) Gonzalo.
(d) Sebastian.

12. Why does Gonzalo scold Antonio in 1.1?
(a) He is rude to the captain.
(b) He is optimistic.
(c) He is pessimistic.
(d) He is flirting.

13. What do the sailors inform the passengers of at the end of 1.1?
(a) The boat is sturdy.
(b) The boat is sinking.
(c) The storm is passing.
(d) The day is breaking.

14. What body type is needed to play the tempest?
(a) Scrawny.
(b) Small.
(c) Large.
(d) Obese.

15. Why does Ariel say in 2.1, Prospero is better then Caliban?
(a) He is more handsome.
(b) He is more powerful.
(c) He is stronger.
(d) He is richer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How are Ariel and Caliban related?

3. What was the occupation of Cesaire's father?

4. What name does Caliban wish to be called by?

5. Who does Miranda cry out to at the start of 1.2?

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