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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1.1, who tells the passengers on the ship to return to their cabin?
(a) The captain.
(b) The boatswain.
(c) The king.
(d) The queen.

2. Why does the person in 1.1 demand respect?
(a) Because he is a man.
(b) Because he is rude.
(c) Because of his relation to the king.
(d) Because he is wealthy.

3. What does Caliban think about Ariel's ideas in 2.1?
(a) He is on to something.
(b) He is brilliant.
(c) He is crazy.
(d) He can't be trusted.

4. What name does Caliban wish to be called by?
(a) Sahara.
(b) Y.
(c) X.
(d) James.

5. What do the characters select at the start of the Prologue?
(a) Wigs.
(b) Cups.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Masks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which political party did Cesaire join at the end of the war?

2. Who does the Master of Ceremonies not have a problem with in the Prologue?

3. Why does Gonzalo scold Antonio in 1.1?

4. What is Gonzalo's goal for the island in 2.2?

5. What is Prospero's reaction in 2.2 to the person's refusal to eat?

Short Essay Questions

1. In 2.1, what does Ariel believe is the best way to destroy Prospero?

2. Describe Caliban and his role on the island.

3. Where does Ariel visit at the start of 2.1, and what does he see there?

4. What was Cesaire's college career like?

5. What does Prospero shout through the megaphone in 1.2?

6. What themes does Cesaire's play examine?

7. What does Gonzalo think about the island in 2.2? What does Sebastian think?

8. How does the Master of Ceremonies instruct people to choose their masks?

9. How do Alfonso and his friends treat the Boatswain?

10. What is Ariel's opinion about Prospero's tricks with the food in 2.2?

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