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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. At the start of 3.4 who does Caliban plan to conquer?

2. In 3.2 where does Caliban sleep?

3. Who enters the scene at the start of 2.3?

4. Who is Ferdinand going to christen in 3.1?

5. What is Alonso prepared to give up in 2.3 if his son is returned to him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Antonio mock the king in 2.3?

2. Which Gods and Goddesses attend the engagement party in 3.3? Who is not invited?

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

4. Where is the engagement celebration held in 3.3?

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

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

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

8. Describe the God Eshu.

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

10. Describe Prospero and Caliban's relationship at the end of the play.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the scene where Gonzalo reveals his opinions about colonizing the island. How does it relate to Cesaire's message of anti-colonization?

Essay Topic 2

Compare Caliban and Ariel's views of slavery. How do their differing opinions aid Cesaire's message in the play?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the character of Gonzalo and compare his actions to one other character. How do the interactions with this other character enhance the plot?

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