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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. In Act V, Scene I, who do Sebastian and Antonio make jokes about after Ariel brings everyone back?
2. What motif does the scene between Caliban, Trinculo and Stephano and their assassination plan reflect?
3. Why does Prospero want the men to see a banquet and then have it taken away?
4. Who provides music and sings along with Stephano and Trinculo?
5. What are Trinculo, Stephano and Caliban arguing about in their drunken stupor?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Ariel instill remorse in some of the characters when he appears following the banquet?
2. Do you think Prospero will actually give up his magic? He only talks of it, but does not actually do it. Why or why not?
3. Who does Prospero refer to as "the rabble" prior to the magical performance with the dancing spirits?
4. How, or how not, is Prospero similar to Antonio in Act IV, Scene I?
5. After Ariel tells Prospero where Antonio, Alonso, and Sebastian are, what causes Prospero to realize that it is not revenge he wants, but penitence?
6. How does Ariel meddle with the Stephano, Trinculo and Caliban trio in Scene II of Act III?
7. Describe the tempest and how it is developed metaphorically throughout the play and eventually ended.
8. In Prospero's final speech at the play's end, what is the significance of his contemplation of his death? How does it link to his now ended revenge?
9. How does Gonzalo's understanding about Antonio's and Sebastian's plan reveal a similarity between himself and Ferdinand and Miranda?
10. How does Caliban reveal his humane side in Act III, Scene II?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The exposition of a story is the anchor that grounds all details of the plot. However, the placement of exposition within a story can vary. What is your understanding of the exposition in "The Tempest?" Where does it take place? Why does it take place at that point in the play? What is the significance of that placement?
Essay Topic 2
Based on Prospero's character throughout the play and your personal thoughts on whether or not he truly underwent a "transformation," write an epilogue for The Tempest. Five or ten years following their departure from the island, write what you believe would happen over the course of that time given what you understand about the play and what seems most logical. What happens to all of the characters?
Essay Topic 3
Antonio's character is tested by Prospero throughout the course of the play. Is he truly remorseful for his past wrongdoings, or does he just feel threatened by Prospero? Why, or why not? Cite examples from scenes where Antonio is tested by Prospero and explain how Antonio passes or fails those tests.
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