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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the banquet scene reveal about Alonso, Sebastian and Antonio?
(a) That the men are easily fooled.
(b) That Antonio and Sebastian feel guilt for what they did, while Alonso does not.
(c) That Alonso feels guilt for what he did, while the other two do not.
(d) That Alonso, Antonio and Sebastian do not feel guilt for what they did.

3. What distracts Trinculo and Stephano from their original plan?
(a) The clothes Prospero set out, which they try on.
(b) Their fear of the island spirit Caliban spoke of.
(c) The mysterious sounds in the forest.
(d) Caliban's distorted visage.

4. In the false banquet scene, what characteristic of Gonzalo is revealed that he shares with Miranda and Ferdinand?
(a) Naivety.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Selflessness.
(d) Purity.

5. Who are "the rabble"?
(a) Gonzalo, Miranda and Ferdinand.
(b) Alonso, Antonio and Sebastian.
(c) Ariel, Prospero and Miranda.
(d) Stephano, Trinculo and Caliban.

6. Under what circumstances will Prospero curse Ferdinand's and Miranda's marriage?
(a) If Miranda has any communication with Caliban.
(b) If Ferdinand thwarts Prospero's plan of revenge.
(c) If they have premarital sex.
(d) If they try to elope.

7. How does Ariel appear to the men during the banquet?
(a) As himself.
(b) Dressed like Prospero.
(c) Dressed like a nymph.
(d) In a monstrous disguise.

8. What does Caliban ask Stephano to do?
(a) Kill Prospero.
(b) Kill Trinculo.
(c) Take him with him off of the island.
(d) Help kidnap Miranda.

9. What does Prospero tell the spirits to do?
(a) Lecture Ferdinand and Miranda about chastity.
(b) Distract Ferdinand from seeing Alonso.
(c) Distract Ferdinand while he speaks with Miranda.
(d) Teach Ferdinand and Miranda how to dance.

10. Why does Prospero conjure the spirits to dance for Ferdinand and Miranda?
(a) He wanted to surprise them with an early wedding gift.
(b) He was bored and wanted the entertainment.
(c) He wanted to display his power to Ferdinand.
(d) He saw Ferdinand getting too close to Miranda.

11. What does Prospero realize about himself when Ariel tells him about the men in the cave?
(a) That he does not want to leave the island.
(b) That he is mad with power.
(c) That he is delighted the men are so miserable.
(d) That all he desired was their apology.

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

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

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

15. What does Prospero throw into the ocean?
(a) His magical staff.
(b) His king's robe.
(c) His magic book.
(d) His old crown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gonzalo contrast to the character of his present company during the banquet?

2. Why does Prospero abruptly stop the marriage ceremony and change his mood?

3. Who else does Prospero ask Ariel to bring back in Act V, Scene I?

4. Why does Prospero want the men to see a banquet and then have it taken away?

5. In his soliloquy in Act IV, Scene I, what does Prospero insinuate a personal connection to?

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