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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. What does Prospero say when he sees Ferdinand's work in 3.1?
(a) He hugs him.
(b) He hits him.
(c) He praises him.
(d) He scolds him.

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

3. In 3.4, what does Stephano demand Trinculo have more of?
(a) Kindness.
(b) Wine.
(c) Beef.
(d) Courage.

4. Who goes to Prospero for forgiveness in 2.3?
(a) Alfonso.
(b) Sebastian and Antonio.
(c) Ariel.
(d) Eshu.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Miranda respond the way she does in 3.1 to Ferdinand's compliments?

2. Why does Caliban say in 3.4 that Prospero is showing his power?

3. What does Caliban chase away at the start of 3.4?

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

5. What does Caliban whisper in 3.1 to Ferdinand.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Where is the engagement celebration held in 3.3?

5. What does Prospero do in 3.1 that angers Caliban?

6. Who reunites with his son in 3.5, and what is his reaction?

7. Who offers to help Ferdinand in the field in 3.1? What does Ferdinand want instead?

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

9. What do the two spirits yell about in 3.4?

10. Which Gods and Goddesses attend the engagement party in 3.3? Who is not invited?

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