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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 3.4, what does Caliban regret?

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

3. What do the characters see at the start of 2.3 when they walk on stage?

4. What does Caliban whisper in 3.1 to Ferdinand.

5. Who does Caliban shout a song to in 3.4?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe the God Eshu.

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

7. Where is the engagement celebration held in 3.3?

8. What does Caliban whisper to Ferdinand, and how does Ferdinand use that information in 3.1?

9. Why does Antonio mock the king in 2.3?

10. Describe the fight between Prospero and Caliban in 3.4.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role do fools play in Cesaire's play? Who are the fools in this play? How do they interact with each other? Choose one other character in the play and describe how the character interacts with the fools.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how the theme of power is present in Cesaire's play. Provide three specific examples of where this theme is demonstrated and in what context.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the character of Gonzalo and compare his actions to one other character. How do the interactions with this other character enhance the plot?

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