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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 Prospero forbid Miranda to do in 3.1?

2. What does Miranda accuse Ferdinand of at the start of 3.5?

3. Who pities Ferdinand in 3.1?

4. How do the Goddesses react in 3.3 to Eshu's gift?

5. What song does Caliban sing in 3.4 as he marches?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the expression "time to shake the coconut palm" mean in 2.3?

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

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

4. Who reunites with his son in 3.5, and what is his reaction?

5. Where is the engagement celebration held in 3.3?

6. Why does Prospero instruct Ariel to line the road with gaudy clothes and glass trinkets?

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

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

9. What does Caliban whisper to Ferdinand, and how does Ferdinand use that information in 3.1?

10. In 3.5, how does Prospero treat Trinculo and Stephano?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define the term foreshadowing and provide three examples of how foreshadowing is used in this play.

Essay Topic 2

What is the relationship between Prospero and Ariel? Describe each character briefly as individuals. then describe how the interactions between the two characters add to the complexity of the play.

Essay Topic 3

What role do fools play in Cesaire's play? Who are the fools in this play? How do they interact with each other? Choose one other character in the play and describe how the character interacts with the fools.

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