The Tempest Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Tempest Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What does Trinculo wonder about Caliban after listening to his drunken speech?

2. What does Ferdinand say about Miranda in comparison to all of the women he has encountered?

3. Antonio castigates the Boatswain during the storm, because he believes the sailors are

4. When Ferdinand sees Miranda for the first time, he believes she is a

5. What does Miranda do in response to Ferdinand's declaration of his love for her?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do you think Miranda's and Ferdinand's union can positively affect Prospero?

3. What is the metaphorical significance of the play's title, "The Tempest"?

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

5. What is the tempest in Ariel's and Prospero's relationship?

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

7. In Act III, Scene I, what contrasts are shown between Ferdinand and Miranda?

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

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

10. What is the metaphorical significance of the storm at sea in the exposition of the play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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.

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