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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. Who lulls the lords searching for Ferdinand into a deep sleep during their banter?
(a) Caliban.
(b) Miranda.
(c) Prospero.
(d) Ariel.

2. What sets Alonso apart from Antonio in Prospero's eyes?
(a) His emotional, regretful side.
(b) His strength as a king.
(c) His age, as he is much older than Antonio.
(d) His lack of interest in being a king.

3. Prospero accuses Ferdinand of
(a) Wanting to rape Miranda.
(b) Trespassing.
(c) Wanting to steal the island.
(d) Polluting the island.

4. What does Miranda urge Ferdinand to do while he is working?
(a) To not work so hard.
(b) To leave her alone.
(c) To work harder.
(d) To run away.

5. What does Miranda regret doing while talking to Ferdinand?
(a) Going against her father's wishes.
(b) Not acting ladylike.
(c) Offering to help him.
(d) Telling him her name.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ferdinand is the prince of

2. Gonzalo's attempt to comfort his king are mocked by whom?

3. Although the ship passengers believe the ship is gone, it is actually

4. Prior to Prospero's arrival on the island, Ariel was imprisoned by

5. Why does Stephano believe that Caliban and Trinculo are some sort of wild beasts when he sees them under the blanket?

Short Essay Questions

1. What function in the play is served by Act II, Scene II with Trinculo, Stephano and Caliban?

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

3. What is the reason Prospero gives for Miranda's attraction to Ferdinand?

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

5. How does Act II, Scene I further character development for the audience?

6. What does the drunken Stephano think he sees when he happens upon Caliban and Trinculo?

7. In Act II, Scene I, Ariel lulls Gonzalo, Adrian and Alonso to sleep. Why not Antonio and Sebastian?

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

9. How are Miranda and Ferdinand different, but also the same?

10. What are the characteristics of Ferdinand and Miranda that come off as potentially negative, but are overshadowed by their positive qualities?

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