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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 does Ferdinand feel at the start of 3.1?

2. Who in 2.3 prevents the death of Sebastian's brother?

3. What time of day is it when 3.4 begins?

4. What does Trinculo plan in 3.2, to do with Caliban if he is alive?

5. What do the nymphs do at the celebration in 3.3?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Prospero instruct Ariel to line the road with gaudy clothes and glass trinkets?

7. Describe the conversation about mud in 3.4.

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

9. What does Ferdinand sing about at the start of 3.1? What is his emotional state?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

When Prospero comes on stage in 1.2 he carries a megaphone. What does he shout through the megaphone and what is the effect of that statement? What is the significance of the megaphone?

Essay Topic 3

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

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