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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Miranda respond the way she does in 3.1 to Ferdinand's compliments?
(a) She is shy.
(b) She is afraid of her father.
(c) She hates him.
(d) She loves him.

2. Who blesses the couple in 3.3?
(a) Juno and Ceres.
(b) Zeus and Athena.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Athena.

3. What does Trinculo see hanging from a rope in 3.4?
(a) A stick.
(b) A chicken.
(c) A sword.
(d) Colorful clothes.

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

5. What does Caliban whisper in 3.1 to Ferdinand.
(a) The truth about Prospero.
(b) The secret to life.
(c) How to escape the island.
(d) Miranda's name.

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

7. Who enters the stage at the start of 3.2?
(a) Trinculo.
(b) Trinculo and Spencer.
(c) Miranda.
(d) Ariel.

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

9. What must the men do in 2.3 in order for Prospero to forgive them?
(a) Repent.
(b) Pray.
(c) Dance.
(d) Bring gifts.

10. What do the characters see at the start of 2.3 when they walk on stage?
(a) The other men sleeping.
(b) The other men eating.
(c) A bear.
(d) A beautiful girl.

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

12. What animal does Trinculo complain about in 3.4?
(a) Ants.
(b) Bears.
(c) Snakes.
(d) Mosquitos.

13. How do the Goddesses react in 3.3 to Eshu's gift?
(a) Offended.
(b) They scream.
(c) They cry.
(d) They giggle.

14. How does Ferdinand feel at the start of 3.1?
(a) Powerful.
(b) Energetic.
(c) Weary.
(d) Happy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Prospero forbid Miranda to do in 3.1?

2. What does Trinculo decide to use for shelter in 3.2?

3. In 3.1, who offers to help Ferdinand with his task?

4. In 3.2, who exclaims "Down with tyrants!"

5. Which Gods and Goddesses in 3.3 does Prospero invite to the celebration?

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