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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. In speaking to Stephano, what does Caliban describe as very important?
(a) Prospero's books.
(b) Learning how to fight.
(c) Taking over the island.
(d) Miranda.

2. At the beginning of Act IV, Scene I, what does Prospero tell Ferdinand?
(a) He will teach him magic from his books.
(b) He has more chores for him to do.
(c) He will never be allowed to marry Miranda.
(d) The trials he has endured were tests of love.

3. When Trinculo and Stephano wonder where the music is coming from, what is Caliban's reasoning?
(a) They are simply imagining it.
(b) That the island is magical.
(c) It is coming from a nearby island.
(d) Singing causes nymphs to play their instruments.

4. What does Prospero order Ariel to fetch when he is ready to reveal his identity to the men?
(a) Miranda and Ferdnand.
(b) His old clothes from Milan.
(c) His magical staff.
(d) His magic book.

5. What does Prospero comment on in regard to Gonzalo?
(a) His courage.
(b) His meekness.
(c) His honor.
(d) His intelligence.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act V, Scene I, who do Sebastian and Antonio make jokes about after Ariel brings everyone back?

2. Why does Alonso believe, following the false banquet, that Ferdinand is dead?

3. What does Prospero say to Antonio and Sebastian on the side?

4. Who pretends to be Trinculo and interrupts Stephano's and Caliban's conversation?

5. What does Prospero tease Stephano about at the end of the play?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Stephano's ulterior motive in the plan to murder Prospero?

2. What does Prospero do following his revelation about the futility of revenge and his self realization?

3. Who does Prospero refer to as "the rabble" prior to the magical performance with the dancing spirits?

4. Following the magical performance with dancing spirits, Prospero recites one of two famous soliloquies. What does he speak of in the soliloquy and who does he parallel with this soliloquy?

5. How does Ariel meddle with the Stephano, Trinculo and Caliban trio in Scene II of Act III?

6. Describe the tempest and how it is developed metaphorically throughout the play and eventually ended.

7. How, or how not, is Prospero similar to Antonio in Act IV, Scene I?

8. Describe Prospero's journey that leads to his transformation at the end of the play.

9. In Act V, Scene I, what is a clue that Antonio and Sebastian are not as repentant of their past misdeeds as Alonso?

10. How does Caliban reveal his humane side in Act III, Scene II?

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