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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Miranda respond in 3.1 to Ferdinand's compliments?
(a) She kisses him.
(b) She hushes him.
(c) She hits him.
(d) She runs away.

2. Who does Alfonso learns in 2.3 rules over the island?
(a) Ferdinad.
(b) Miranda.
(c) Ariel.
(d) Prospero.

3. Whose engagement is Prospero celebrating in 3.3?
(a) Miranda and Ferdinand.
(b) Caliban and Ariel.
(c) Ariel and Alfonso.
(d) Miranda and Caliban.

4. Who does Caliban shout a song to in 3.4?
(a) God.
(b) The Master of Ceremonies.
(c) Eshu.
(d) Shango.

5. What do Stephano and Trinculo decide Caliban needs in 3.2?
(a) Food.
(b) To be hobbled.
(c) A haircut.
(d) To be civilized.

6. Who do Miranda and Ferdinand receive a blessing from in 3.4?
(a) Prospero.
(b) Stephano.
(c) Alonso.
(d) Caliban.

7. What do the nymphs do at the celebration in 3.3?
(a) Drink.
(b) Dance.
(c) Eat.
(d) Make predictions.

8. How does Eshu claim in 3.3 he behaves towards his friends?
(a) Like a King.
(b) Like a God.
(c) Like a servant.
(d) Like a Devil.

9. Why does Antonio mock the king in 2.3?
(a) He snores.
(b) He sleeps instead of watching his men.
(c) He eats before the other men.
(d) He was the one that got them into this mess.

10. Who calls Sebastian a coward in 2.3?
(a) Antonio.
(b) Prospero.
(c) The king.
(d) Ariel.

11. What gift does Eshu have for the celebrating couple in 3.3?
(a) A box.
(b) A song.
(c) A set of dishes.
(d) A wand.

12. What is Alonso prepared to give up in 2.3 if his son is returned to him?
(a) His arm.
(b) His rank.
(c) His ship.
(d) His leg.

13. Who in 3.3 does Miranda claim is more devil than God?
(a) Ariel.
(b) Ferdinand.
(c) Eshu.
(d) Zeus.

14. Who begs Prospero for mercy in 3.4?
(a) Miranda.
(b) Ariel.
(c) Stephano.
(d) Ferdinand.

15. In 3.2, who exclaims "Down with tyrants!"
(a) Trinculo.
(b) Stephano.
(c) Caliban.
(d) Prospero.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must the men do in 2.3 in order for Prospero to forgive them?

2. What does Trinculo plan in 3.2, to do with Caliban if he is alive?

3. How does Ferdinand feel at the start of 3.1?

4. Who in 3.4 does Prospero say is the most devilish character he has ever seen?

5. Who tries to save Caliban from punishment in 3.4?

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