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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Master of Ceremonies think about the characters in the Prologue?
(a) They are scary.
(b) They are terrible.
(c) The are evil.
(d) They aren't the worst.

2. Who, in the Prologue, orchestrates the actions on stage?
(a) Eshu.
(b) The Master of Ceremonies.
(c) Alonso.
(d) Stephano.

3. What does Caliban think about Prospero at the end of 2.1?
(a) He makes good choices.
(b) He would be a good father.
(c) He is not the collaborating type.
(d) He has potential.

4. In 2.1, what does Ariel dream about building?
(a) A ship.
(b) The 10th wonder of the world.
(c) A big house.
(d) A better world.

5. How does the boatswain act towards the passengers?
(a) He bows to them.
(b) He ignores them.
(c) Kindly.
(d) Rudely.

6. What do the characters select at the start of the Prologue?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Wigs.
(c) Cups.
(d) Masks.

7. Which literary device does Cesaire use to fight for freedom?
(a) Novels.
(b) Limericks.
(c) Journalism.
(d) Poetry.

8. Which style is Cesaire considered a major voice of?
(a) Free-association.
(b) Realism.
(c) Surrealism.
(d) Metaphor.

9. What does Gonzalo think of the island in 2.2?
(a) It is ugly.
(b) It lacks food.
(c) It is beautiful.
(d) It is in ill-repair.

10. Who does Prospero consider to be the only honorable man in Italy?
(a) Luigi.
(b) Gonzalo.
(c) Antonio.
(d) Alonso.

11. What does Prospero come on stage with in 1.2?
(a) A sword.
(b) The king.
(c) A raft.
(d) A megaphone.

12. What was the occupation of Cesaire's father?
(a) Gardener.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Cook.
(d) Tax inspector.

13. What does the Master of Ceremonies assign each person in the Prologue?
(a) A role.
(b) A roomate.
(c) A chore.
(d) A seat.

14. Why is Ariel unhappy in 1.2?
(a) Because he is in love with Miranda.
(b) Because he is lonely.
(c) Because the ship went down.
(d) Because Eshu died.

15. Why does Gonzalo scold Antonio in 1.1?
(a) He is flirting.
(b) He is rude to the captain.
(c) He is pessimistic.
(d) He is optimistic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sebastian say they will need to make the fields bloom in 2.2?

2. What characters are named on stage in the Prologue?

3. Why does Prospero say to calm MIranda in 1.2?

4. What do the group of men hear in 2.2 when Ariel and Prospero enter the stage?

5. In the Prologue, how do the characters select the objects?

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