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

2. What does Prospero tell the nobles in 3.4 will be returned to them?

3. What animal does Trinculo complain about in 3.4?

4. Whose engagement is Prospero celebrating in 3.3?

5. Who does Prospero free in 3.4?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Describe the God Eshu.

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

9. Why does Antonio mock the king in 2.3?

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

Describe the character of Prospero and compare him to two other characters of your choice. How does he relate to these characters?

Essay Topic 2

Compare Caliban and Ariel's views of slavery. How do their differing opinions aid Cesaire's message in the play?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how Cesaire presents the theme of mercy in his play and in what context.

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