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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. Prospero's magical power comes from
(a) Ariel.
(b) His books.
(c) The trees.
(d) His staff.

2. What is one of Sebastian's reservations about Antonio's plan in Act II, Scene I?
(a) That Alonso will soon wake up.
(b) That Alonso's daughter would then inherit the throne.
(c) That Antonio is tricking him.
(d) That they will never get off the island anyway.

3. What does Miranda urge Ferdinand to do while he is working?
(a) To leave her alone.
(b) To not work so hard.
(c) To run away.
(d) To work harder.

4. Prior to Prospero's arrival on the island, Ariel was imprisoned by
(a) Juno.
(b) Sycorax.
(c) Nymphs.
(d) Iris.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Prospero was formerly the Duke of

2. Trinculo views Caliban's willingness to serve as a sign of what?

3. Prospero gives Ferdinand a hard time in order to

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

5. In his soliloquy, what does Ferdinand say makes his job easier?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act II, Scene I, Ariel lulls Gonzalo, Adrian and Alonso to sleep. Why not Antonio and Sebastian?

2. Why does Prospero render Ferdinand immobile during Act I, Scene II?

3. How are Miranda and Ferdinand different, but also the same?

4. In Act III, Scene I, what contrasts are shown between Ferdinand and Miranda?

5. What is the metaphorical significance of the storm at sea in the exposition of the play?

6. How does Act II, Scene I further character development for the audience?

7. What are the characteristics of Ferdinand and Miranda that come off as potentially negative, but are overshadowed by their positive qualities?

8. How does the audience learn about Caliban's past on the island?

9. What function in the play is served by Act II, Scene II with Trinculo, Stephano and Caliban?

10. Why does Prospero create the tempest? What is his initial incentive?

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