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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. How do the Goddesses react in 3.3 to Eshu's gift?

2. Who appoints himself king in 3.2?

3. In 2.3, what time does Antonio say it is?

4. What must the men do in 2.3 in order for Prospero to forgive them?

5. What is Alonso prepared to give up in 2.3 if his son is returned to him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Caliban comment on in 3.4 when he wakes up?

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

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

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

5. Describe the God Eshu.

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

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

8. Why does Antonio mock the king in 2.3?

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

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

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

What is the relationship between Prospero and Ariel? Describe each character briefly as individuals. then describe how the interactions between the two characters add to the complexity of the play.

Essay Topic 3

Why does Cesaire choose to adapt a play by Shakespeare to deliver his message to an audience? How does he stay true to Shakespeare's play and where does he change things? What is the benefit of this?

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