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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Caliban shout a song to in 3.4?
(a) Shango.
(b) The Master of Ceremonies.
(c) God.
(d) Eshu.

2. Why does Prospero scold Eshu in 3.3?
(a) For not taking off his shoes.
(b) For scaring his daughter.
(c) For coming without an invitation.
(d) For not saying hello.

3. Who enters the stage in 3.2, singing and drinking wine?
(a) Prospero.
(b) Alonso.
(c) Stephano.
(d) Antoine.

4. What does Trinculo decide to use for shelter in 3.2?
(a) Caliban's tent.
(b) Caliban's clothes.
(c) A horse's tail.
(d) Palm leaves.

5. What gift does Eshu have for the celebrating couple in 3.3?
(a) A set of dishes.
(b) A wand.
(c) A box.
(d) A song.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sebastian order to kill his brother in 2.3?

2. How does Miranda respond in 3.1 to Ferdinand's compliments?

3. In 3.2, who exclaims "Down with tyrants!"

4. Who calls Sebastian a coward in 2.3?

5. Who tries to save Caliban from punishment in 3.4?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Stephano say in 3.2 that he is no longer prejudiced against shipwrecks?

2. Describe the conversation about mud in 3.4.

3. Who offers to help Ferdinand in the field in 3.1? What does Ferdinand want instead?

4. Where is the engagement celebration held in 3.3?

5. What is Caliban doing at the start of 3.2?

6. In 2.3, who warns Alonso and Gonzalo that Antonio and Sebastian are plotting their deaths.

7. Who proclaims himself as king of the island in 3.2?

8. What do the men in 2.3 need to do in order to gain Prospero's forgiveness?

9. What does Prospero give back to the nobles in 3.5?

10. What do Trinculo and Stephano want to do with Caliban?

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