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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sebastian wonder about Antonio and his usurpation of Prospero's throne?
(a) If it plagues his conscience.
(b) If Antonio will do it to him.
(c) If he is as courageous as Antonio.
(d) How hard it is to be the king.

2. Ferdinand is the prince of
(a) Tunis.
(b) Milan.
(c) Carthage.
(d) Naples.

3. As Caliban becomes drunk, what is one of the things he promises to Trinculo and Stephano?
(a) He promises to leave them alone.
(b) He promises to help mend their clothes.
(c) He promises to help them off of the island.
(d) He promises to serve them.

4. What does Caliban believe Trinculo to be?
(a) A pillager come to ruin the island.
(b) One of the sailors washed ashore.
(c) Another torturous spirit.
(d) Miranda's new suitor.

5. Prior to Prospero releasing him, Ariel was stuck for twelve years in a
(a) Cage.
(b) Box.
(c) Storm.
(d) Tree.

6. Antonio's treatment of Prospero when they were in Milan mirrors
(a) Prospero's treatment of Caliban.
(b) Prospero's treatment of Ferdinand.
(c) Prospero's treatment of Miranda.
(d) Stephano's treatment of Caliban.

7. Gonzalo's attempt to comfort his king are mocked by whom?
(a) Sebastian, Adrian and Alonso.
(b) Antonio, Sebastian and Adrian
(c) Antonio, Sebastian and Alonso.
(d) Antonio, Adrian and Alonso.

8. When he was Duke of Milan, Prospero turned his duties over to
(a) Antonio.
(b) His council.
(c) His loyal subjects.
(d) The queen.

9. What is Caliban happiest about after he meets Trinculo and Stephano?
(a) That he now knows what wine is.
(b) That the two men are not more torturous spirits.
(c) That he is free from Prospero.
(d) That he has made new friends.

10. What does Miranda do when Ferdinand confesses his love for her?
(a) Runs away.
(b) Scoffs.
(c) Weeps.
(d) Laughs.

11. Why does Trinculo hide underneath Caliban's robes?
(a) He heard noises in the distance and is afraid.
(b) He wants to be safe from the island's spirits.
(c) He hears thunder and thinks another storm is coming.
(d) Caliban promises to protect him.

12. Ferdinand is surprised by Miranda, because she
(a) Speaks his language.
(b) Thinks he is a spirit.
(c) Has a magical father.
(d) Is so beautiful.

13. What does Trinculo believe Caliban to be?
(a) A fish.
(b) A spirit.
(c) A prisoner.
(d) A boar.

14. Why does Ferdinand prefer not to do Prospero's work?
(a) Because he does not want to take over the island.
(b) Because he is a prince of Naples.
(c) Because he is not strong enough.
(d) Because he does not want to marry Miranda.

15. Prospero and Miranda were given provisions and books on the boat by
(a) Sebastian.
(b) Gonzalo.
(c) Trinculo.
(d) Stephano.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Antonio offer to do in order to persuade Sebastian to go along with the plan?

2. Who wants to take over the throne of Naples?

3. What does Ferdinand protest when Prospero accuses him of wanting to take over the island?

4. Prospero gives Ferdinand a hard time in order to

5. The Tempest is considered one of Shakespeare's

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