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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of the scene in which Caliban plans the assassination is somewhat poetic and shows the depth of Caliban?
(a) His wish to marry Miranda.
(b) His speech about the magic of the island.
(c) His anger and spite against Prospero.
(d) His request for Trinculo and Stephano to sing.

2. What does Prospero comment on in regard to Alonso and Antonio?
(a) Their penitence.
(b) Their stupidity.
(c) Their cruelty.
(d) Their kindness.

3. Who does Ariel bring back at Prospero's request?
(a) Stepahno.
(b) The Boatswain.
(c) Caliban.
(d) Trinculo.

4. Who listens in on Caliban's and Stephano's conversation?
(a) Ferdinand.
(b) Prospero.
(c) Ariel.
(d) Trinculo.

5. In Act V, Scene I, who do Sebastian and Antonio make jokes about after Ariel brings everyone back?
(a) Caliban.
(b) Trinculo.
(c) Stephano.
(d) Ariel.

6. What does Prospero conjure in order to derange Alonso, Gonzalo, Antonio and Sebastian while they are resting?
(a) Ferdinand.
(b) A banquet table of food.
(c) Their ship.
(d) The rest of the men.

7. Why do Trinculo and Stephano threaten to beat Caliban?
(a) They believe he is lying to them about the island spirit.
(b) They believe he lost their bottles of wine.
(c) They think he will back out of their plan to murder Prospero.
(d) They think he is leading them in circles.

8. Why is Gonzalo's comments about the dancing nymphs important during the banquet scene?
(a) They illuminate characteristics about the dancing nymphs.
(b) They help introduce new characters.
(c) They show that Gonzalo is capable of lust.
(d) They illuminate the contrasting characteristics of Antonio and Sebastian.

9. In speaking to Stephano, what does Caliban describe as very important?
(a) Learning how to fight.
(b) Prospero's books.
(c) Taking over the island.
(d) Miranda.

10. What story does Prospero tell Alonso, Gonzalo, Sebastian and Antonio?
(a) The story about the island.
(b) The story about how he learned magic.
(c) The story of Caliban's witch mother, Sycorax.
(d) The story of how Ferdinand and Miranda met.

11. At the end of Act IV, Scene I, what does Prospero promise to Ariel after asking him to pursue Trinculo, Stephano and Caliban?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Love.
(d) Imprisonment.

12. What subplot comes to an end at the completion of Act IV, Scene I?
(a) The plan by Caliban, Trinculo and Stephano to kill Prospero.
(b) Ariel's dedication to Prospero.
(c) Prospero's use of his magical powers.
(d) The deal between Prospero and Ariel.

13. What does Alonso do when Prospero reveals Ferdinand and Miranda to him?
(a) He blesses their marriage.
(b) He tells Ferdinand that he will not wed Miranda.
(c) He falls in love with Miranda.
(d) He tries to kill Prospero for hiding him.

14. In the false banquet scene, Gonzalo catches on to Antonio's and Sebastian's plan but identifies the wrong motivation for it. What does he believe their motivation to be?
(a) Desire for blood.
(b) Lust for Miranda.
(c) Desire for power.
(d) Guilt for past deeds.

15. What motif does the scene between Caliban, Trinculo and Stephano and their assassination plan reflect?
(a) The conspiracy motif.
(b) The magic motif.
(c) The tempest motif.
(d) The Ariel motif.

Short Answer Questions

1. What spirits does Prospero conjure after blessing Ferdinand and Miranda's marriage?

2. Under what circumstances will Prospero curse Ferdinand's and Miranda's marriage?

3. What does Prospero comment on in regard to Antonio and Sebastian?

4. What is the parallel to Trinculo and Stephano dressing up in borrowed clothes?

5. What is Prospero surprised at when Ariel tells him that Antonio, Alonso, Sebastian and Gonzalo are upset and remorseful?

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