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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The only nobleman who has a calm and positive attitude during the storm at sea is
(a) Ferdinand.
(b) Alonso.
(c) Gonzalo.
(d) Antonio.

2. How does Antonio convince Sebastian to go along with the plan in Act II, Scene I?
(a) He tells him that they can combine powers once he is king of Naples.
(b) He describes the riches he will gain as the king of Naples.
(c) He explains how much he benefited from taking Prospero's throne.
(d) He tells him how much fun it is to be a king.

3. Why does Ariel leave Antonio and Sebastian awake?
(a) Ariel took pity on them.
(b) Ariel wanted to go against Prospero's orders.
(c) Prospero meant for them to be awake.
(d) Prospero forgot about them.

4. What is one thing about Caliban that Stephano finds amazing?
(a) His willingness to serve.
(b) His stupidity.
(c) His garish robe.
(d) His ability to talk.

5. What keeps Ferdinand going as he does Prospero's work?
(a) His desire to prove that he is good at everything.
(b) The promise of being reunited with his father.
(c) His willingness to do anything for Miranda.
(d) The possibility of being let go and leaving the island.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prior to Prospero releasing him, Ariel was stuck for twelve years in a

2. Miranda dislikes Caliban, because

3. Ferdinand is surprised by Miranda, because she

4. Who is not lulled to sleep in Act II, Scene I?

5. Alonso is the king of

Short Essay Questions

1. How can Prospero's use/treatment of Miranda be characterized?

2. In Act II, Scene II, why does Caliban drop to the ground when Trinculo appears?

3. Why does Prospero create the tempest? What is his initial incentive?

4. Why does Prospero make it difficult for Ferdinand to be with Miranda?

5. Alonso helped Antonio usurp Prospero's throne. Why does Prospero have Ariel lull him to sleep? What does this scene say about Alonso's character?

6. How does Antonio persuade Sebastian to go along with the plan to assassinate Alonso and take over Naples?

7. How is Act I, Scene II with Miranda and Ferdinand a kind of exposition for the plot?

8. How do Ferdinand's and Miranda's positive qualities function in terms of the other characters?

9. What is the intention of Prospero's plan when he has Ariel lead Ferdinand to Miranda?

10. What is Trinculo's plan for Caliban when he sees that he is actually a man?

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