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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Caliban becomes drunk, what is one of the things he promises to Trinculo and Stephano?

2. What is one of the things Caliban promises to Stephano and Trinculo in his drunken state?

3. In order to render Ferdinand defenseless after he draws his sword, Prospero

4. Ferdinand is the prince of

5. What does Caliban believe Trinculo to be?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does the audience learn about Ariel's past on the island?

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

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

6. 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?

7. Why does Prospero render Ferdinand immobile during Act I, Scene II?

8. How does Caliban parallel some of Prospero's characteristics in Act II, Scene II?

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

10. What does Ariel do when Antonio and Sebastian draw their swords and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Prospero was always interested in studying and learning, and he applied these interests to his magic book on the island. He uses the powers he gained from the book to teach his enemies a lesson. Was Prospero simply delighting in the use of his magical powers? If so, is it logical to think he will just give them up as he claims he will? Why, or why not? Cite examples from the play to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

Antonio used Prospero and took advantage of him fifteen years prior to the play in Milan. Can it be argued that Alonso was as much a victim of Antonio's manipulation as Prospero was? What about Sebastian? Support your argument with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Ferdinand, Miranda and Gonzalo are considered moral beacons throughout the play. Compare them to other characters in the play, citing examples where their moral and pure characteristics directly contrast with the play's more treacherous characters.

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