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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 do Antonio and Sebastian plan to do in Act II, Scene I?

2. When he was Duke of Milan, Prospero turned his duties over to

3. Prospero accuses Ferdinand of

4. After Ariel completes his duties, Prospero promises to

5. In Act I, Scene II, what does Prospero promise to Ariel for the second time?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. When Caliban starts babbling to Stephano and Trinculo about what he can show them on the island, what is Trinculo's initial thought?

7. 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?

8. In Act III, Scene I, Ferdinand recites a soliloquy as he stacks wood. What does he talk about?

9. During the storm, what can the audience already infer about Antonio's character and why?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Prospero is a puppet master. Evaluate this statement by examining his relationships with others and why you believe it to be true or false. Cite examples from the play that prove or disprove this statement.

Essay Topic 2

Does Prospero truly undergo a "transformation" by the end of The Tempest? What is the evidence to prove or disprove this?

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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