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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. Who in 2.3 prevents the death of Sebastian's brother?
(a) Alfonso.
(b) Miranda.
(c) Propspero.
(d) Ariel.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In 3.2 where does Caliban sleep?

2. What does Caliban whisper in 3.1 to Ferdinand.

3. At the start of 3.4 who does Caliban plan to conquer?

4. Who calls Sebastian a coward in 2.3?

5. At the start of 3.1 what does Ferdinand sing about?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Stephano say in 3.2 that he is no longer prejudiced against shipwrecks?

2. Describe Prospero and Caliban's relationship at the end of the play.

3. What do the men in 2.3 need to do in order to gain Prospero's forgiveness?

4. In 3.5, how does Prospero treat Trinculo and Stephano?

5. What does the expression "time to shake the coconut palm" mean in 2.3?

6. Who proclaims himself as king of the island in 3.2?

7. What do Trinculo and Stephano want to do with Caliban?

8. What is Caliban doing at the start of 3.2?

9. Describe the God Eshu.

10. In 2.3, who warns Alonso and Gonzalo that Antonio and Sebastian are plotting their deaths.

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