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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. Which Gods and Goddesses in 3.3 does Prospero invite to the celebration?

2. How does Miranda respond in 3.1 to Ferdinand's compliments?

3. In 3.4, what does Stephano demand Trinculo have more of?

4. Who does Alfonso learns in 2.3 rules over the island?

5. Who is Ferdinand going to christen in 3.1?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the conversation about mud in 3.4.

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

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

6. What does Prospero give back to the nobles in 3.5?

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

8. Where is the engagement celebration held in 3.3?

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

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

Define the term Prologue and discuss how Cesaire uses the Prologue to introduce the audience to his play.

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

How does Cesaire demonstrate the differences between the uncultivated world of the island and the cultured world of Europe. What message is he attempting to deliver through these contrasts?

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