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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Prospero tells Miranda that in order to usurp his power, Antonio allied himself with
(a) Ferdinand.
(b) Alonso.
(c) Caliban.
(d) Miranda.

2. The beginning of The Tempest takes place
(a) In Tunis.
(b) At sea.
(c) At a wedding ceremony.
(d) In Milan.

3. What is one of the things Caliban promises to Stephano and Trinculo in his drunken state?
(a) To show them the magical secrets of the island.
(b) That he will take them to their ship.
(c) That he will protect them from harm.
(d) To lead them back home.

4. Trinculo wants to take Caliban back to where?
(a) Milan.
(b) Naples.
(c) Carthage.
(d) Tunis.

5. Prior to Prospero releasing him, Ariel was stuck for twelve years in a
(a) Cage.
(b) Tree.
(c) Box.
(d) Storm.

6. What does Miranda impulsively do in Act III, Scene I?
(a) Tells Ferdinand the secrets of the island.
(b) Kisses Ferdinand.
(c) Tells Ferdinand her name.
(d) Tells Ferdinand to run away.

7. Antonio castigates the Boatswain during the storm, because he believes the sailors are
(a) Drunk.
(b) Sluggish.
(c) Disrespectful.
(d) Incompetent.

8. Prospero and Miranda were not killed when expelled from Milan because
(a) His people are sympathetic and pitied them.
(b) His people are peaceful and not aggressive.
(c) His people loved him and would resent Antonio for the murder.
(d) His people would have then killed Antonio.

9. Caliban believes the island is
(a) Prospero's.
(b) Doomed.
(c) Haunted.
(d) His birthright.

10. The two men who retreat to their cabins during the storm are
(a) Alonso and Gonzalo.
(b) Alonso and Antonio.
(c) Antonio and Gonzalo.
(d) Alonso and Ferdinand.

11. Alonso becomes more distraught after losing his son, remembering that he has also lost
(a) his men.
(b) his kingdom.
(c) his daughter.
(d) his sanity.

12. Although the ship passengers believe the ship is gone, it is actually
(a) At the bottom of the sea.
(b) On fire.
(c) Hidden.
(d) At another island.

13. As Caliban becomes drunk, what is one of the things he promises to Trinculo and Stephano?
(a) He promises to leave them alone.
(b) He promises to help them off of the island.
(c) He promises to serve them.
(d) He promises to help mend their clothes.

14. Prospero promises to free Ariel in
(a) In one day.
(b) Two days.
(c) In three days.
(d) In a week.

15. What is the true motivation behind Prospero's grand plan for Miranda and Ferdinand?
(a) It is not specifically defined.
(b) That it is a good union that will bring Naples and Milan together.
(c) That it will spite Alonso and any plans he had for his son.
(d) That it will finally get him and his daughter off of the island.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miranda do when Ferdinand confesses his love for her?

2. What does Prospero say in his soliloquy about Miranda and Ferdinand?

3. What does Ferdinand say he is willing to do to win Miranda?

4. Ariel lets the other ships return to Naples in order to

5. At the end of Act II, Scene II, what is Caliban doing?

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